Sausage vs. Sage
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Sausage and Sage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
sausage
versus
sage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sausage and sage:
- Both sage and sausage are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Sage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sausage contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Sage is a great source of Vitamin E.
- Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sage and sausage are high in calories. Sage is very similar to sage for calories - sage has 315 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sausage is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sage per calorie. Sausage has a macronutrient ratio of 23:2:75 and for sage, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sausage | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 55% |
| Fat | 75% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sage is high in carbohydrates and sausage has 97% less carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sage is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sausage - sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sage and sausage contain similar amounts of sugar - sage has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both sage and sausage are high in protein. Sausage has 73% more protein than sage - sage has 10.6g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sage and sausage are high in saturated fat. Sausage has 28% more saturated fat than sage - sage has 7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and sage are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and sage does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Sage has less cholesterol than sausage - sausage has 81mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than sausage - sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 28 times more Vitamin A than sausage - sage has 295ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Sausage has more Vitamin D than sage - sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 28 times more Vitamin E than sausage - sage has 7.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 503 times more Vitamin K than sausage - sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sausage contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both sausage and sage contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Sausage | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.346 MG | 0.754 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.263 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Niacin | 6.279 MG | 5.72 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.838 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.371 MG | 2.69 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 274 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sage is an excellent source of calcium and it has 126 times more calcium than sausage - sage has 1652mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Sage is an excellent source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than sausage - sage has 28.1mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both sage and sausage are high in potassium. Sage has 216% more potassium than sausage - sage has 1070mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sausage per 100 grams, however, sausage contains more dpa than sage per 100 grams.
| Sausage | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.184 G | 1.23 G |
| DHA | 0.004 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.024 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.219 G | 1.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sausage has more linoleic acid than sage per 100 grams.
| Sausage | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.035 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 4.267 G | 0.53 G |
| Total | 4.302 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.
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FAQ
Does sage or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sage and sausage are high in calories. Sage is quite similar to sage for calories - sage has 315 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does sage or sausage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and sausage has 100% fewer carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of carbs for 100g and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
Does sage or sausage contain more calcium?
Sage is a rich source of calcium and it has 126 times more calcium than sausage - sage has 1652mg of calcium in 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
Does sage or sausage contain more iron?
Sage is an abundant source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than sausage - sage has 28.1mg of iron in 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
Does sage or sausage contain more potassium?
Both sage and sausage are high in potassium. Sage has 220% more potassium than sausage - sage has 1070mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.