Sage vs. Salt
Nutrition comparison of Sage and Salt
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sage
versus
salt
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sage and salt:
- 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 C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sage (Spices, sage, ground) and Salt (Salt, table) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sage is high in calories and salt has less calories than sage - sage has 315 calories per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
| Sage | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | ~ |
| Fat | 31% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sage is high in carbohydrates and salt has less carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Sage is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salt - sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salt has less sugar than sage - sage has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sage is a great source of protein and it has more protein than salt - sage has 10.6g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Sage is high in saturated fat and salt has less saturated fat than sage - sage has 7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than salt - sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than salt - sage has 295ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than salt - sage has 7.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than salt - sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Sage | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.754 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.336 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 5.72 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.69 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 274 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sage is an excellent source of calcium and it has 67 times more calcium than salt - sage has 1652mg of calcium per 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Sage is an excellent source of iron and it has 84 times more iron than salt - sage has 28.1mg of iron per 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
potassium
Sage is an excellent source of potassium and it has 132 times more potassium than salt - sage has 1070mg of potassium per 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.
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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.
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FAQ
Does sage or salt contain more calories in 100 grams?Sage is high in calories and salt has less calories than sage - sage has 315 calories in 100g and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Does sage or salt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and salt has fewer carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of carbs for 100g and salt has no carbs..
Does sage or salt contain more calcium?
Sage is a rich source of calcium and it has 67 times more calcium than salt - sage has 1652mg of calcium in 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
Does sage or salt contain more iron?
Sage is an abundant source of iron and it has 84 times more iron than salt - sage has 28.1mg of iron in 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
Does sage or salt contain more potassium?
Sage is a rich source of potassium and it has 132 times more potassium than salt - sage has 1070mg of potassium in 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.