Sage vs. Tea Powder
Nutrition comparison of Sage and Tea Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sage
versus
tea powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sage and tea powder:
- Both sage and tea powder are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Sage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, tea powder contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Sage is a great source of Vitamin E.
- Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sage (Spices, sage, ground) and Tea Powder (Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sage and tea powder are high in calories. is very similar to sage for calories - sage has 315 calories per 100 grams and tea powder has 315 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sage is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tea powder per calorie. Sage has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for tea powder, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sage | Tea Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 80% |
| Fat | 31% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both sage and tea powder are high in carbohydrates. Sage has a little more carbohydrates (4%) than tea powder by weight - sage has 60.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and tea powder has 58.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sage and tea powder are high in dietary fiber. Sage has 374% more dietary fiber than tea powder - sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tea powder has 8.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sage and tea powder contain similar amounts of sugar - sage has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and tea powder has 5.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both sage and tea powder are high in protein. Tea powder has 90% more protein than sage - sage has 10.6g of protein per 100 grams and tea powder has 20.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sage is high in saturated fat and tea powder has less saturated fat than sage - sage has 7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tea powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than tea powder - sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tea powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than tea powder - sage has 295ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tea powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than tea powder - sage has 7.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tea powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than tea powder - sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tea powder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, tea powder contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both sage and tea powder contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Sage | Tea Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.754 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.336 MG | 0.985 MG |
| Niacin | 5.72 MG | 10.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 4.53 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.69 MG | 0.356 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 103 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sage and tea powder are high in calcium. Sage has 13 times more calcium than tea powder - sage has 1652mg of calcium per 100 grams and tea powder has 118mg of calcium.
iron
Both sage and tea powder are high in iron. Sage has 11 times more iron than tea powder - sage has 28.1mg of iron per 100 grams and tea powder has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both sage and tea powder are high in potassium. Tea powder has 505% more potassium than - sage has 1070mg of potassium per 100 grams and tea powder has 6040mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tea powder per 100 grams.
| Sage | Tea Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.23 G | 0.082 G |
| Total | 1.23 G | 0.082 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sage has more linoleic acid than tea powder per 100 grams.
| Sage | Tea Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.53 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.53 G | 0.04 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: Sage (Spices, sage, ground) and Tea Powder (Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder) .
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FAQ
Does sage or tea powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sage and tea powder are high in calories. is quite similar to sage for calories - sage has 315 calories in 100g and tea powder has 315 calories.
Does sage or tea powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both sage and tea powder are high in carbohydrates. sage has a little more carbohydrates ( 0%) than tea powder by weight - sage has 60.7g of carbs for 100g and tea powder has 58.7g of carbohydrates.
Does sage or tea powder contain more calcium?
Both sage and tea powder are high in calcium. Sage has 13 times more calcium than tea powder - sage has 1652mg of calcium in 100 grams and tea powder has 118mg of calcium.
Does sage or tea powder contain more iron?
Both sage and tea powder are high in iron. Sage has 11 times more iron than tea powder - sage has 28.1mg of iron in 100 grams and tea powder has 2.3mg of iron.
Does sage or tea powder contain more potassium?
Both sage and tea powder are high in potassium. Tea powder has 510% more potassium than - sage has 1070mg of potassium in 100 grams and tea powder has 6040mg of potassium.