Passion Fruit vs. Sage
Nutrition comparison of Passion Fruit and Sage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
passion fruit
versus
sage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in passion fruit and sage:
- Both passion fruit and sage are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Sage has 5.5 times less sugar than passion fruit.
- Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Passion Fruit (Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sage is high in calories and passion fruit has 69% less calories than sage - passion fruit has 97 calories per 100 grams and sage has 315 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, passion fruit is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sage per calorie. Passion fruit has a macronutrient ratio of 8:86:6 and for sage, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Passion Fruit | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 55% |
| Fat | 6% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sage is high in carbohydrates and passion fruit has 62% less carbohydrates than sage - passion fruit has 23.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both passion fruit and sage are high in dietary fiber. Sage has 288% more dietary fiber than passion fruit - passion fruit has 10.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sage has 5.5 times less sugar than passion fruit - passion fruit has 11.2g of sugar per 100 grams and sage has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sage is a great source of protein and it has 383% more protein than passion fruit - passion fruit has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and sage has 10.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sage is high in saturated fat and passion fruit has 99% less saturated fat than sage - passion fruit has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sage has 7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both passion fruit and sage are high in Vitamin C. Passion fruit is very similar to passion fruit for Vitamin C - passion fruit has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 361% more Vitamin A than passion fruit - passion fruit has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sage has 295ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 373 times more Vitamin E than passion fruit - passion fruit has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sage has 7.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 2448 times more Vitamin K than passion fruit - passion fruit has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Passion Fruit | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.754 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Niacin | 1.5 MG | 5.72 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 2.69 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sage is an excellent source of calcium and it has 136 times more calcium than passion fruit - passion fruit has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
iron
Sage is an excellent source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than passion fruit - passion fruit has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both passion fruit and sage are high in potassium. Sage has 207% more potassium than passion fruit - passion fruit has 348mg of potassium per 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Passion Fruit | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 743 UG | 3485 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than passion fruit per 100 grams.
| Passion Fruit | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 1.23 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 1.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both passion fruit and sage contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Passion Fruit | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.41 G | 0.53 G |
| Total | 0.41 G | 0.53 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Passion Fruit (Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) .
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FAQ
Does passion fruit or sage contain more calories in 100 grams?Sage is high in calories and passion fruit has 70% less calories than sage - passion fruit has 97 calories in 100g and sage has 315 calories.
Does passion fruit or sage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and passion fruit has 60% fewer carbohydrates than sage - passion fruit has 23.4g of carbs for 100g and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
Does passion fruit or sage contain more calcium?
Sage is a rich source of calcium and it has 136 times more calcium than passion fruit - passion fruit has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
Does passion fruit or sage contain more iron?
Sage is an abundant source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than passion fruit - passion fruit has 1.6mg of iron in 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
Does passion fruit or sage contain more potassium?
Both passion fruit and sage are high in potassium. Sage has 210% more potassium than passion fruit - passion fruit has 348mg of potassium in 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.