Sage vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Sage and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sage
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sage and chili pepper:
- Both chili pepper and sage are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Sage has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than chili pepper, however, chili pepper contains more alpha-carotene than sage.
- Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chili pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sage (Spices, sage, ground) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sage is high in calories and chili pepper has 87% less calories than sage - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and sage has 315 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sage is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Sage has a macronutrient ratio of 11:61:29 and for chili pepper, 17:80:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sage | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 61% | 80% |
| Fat | 29% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sage is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 84% less carbohydrates than sage - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sage is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 25 times more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper and sage contain similar amounts of sugar - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and sage has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sage is a great source of protein and it has 432% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and sage has 10.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sage is high in saturated fat and chili pepper has 100% less saturated fat than sage - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sage has 7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chili pepper and sage are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 648% more Vitamin C than sage - chili pepper has 242.5mg 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 400% more Vitamin A than chili pepper - chili pepper has 59ug 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 984% more Vitamin E than chili pepper - chili pepper has 0.69mg 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 118 times more Vitamin K than chili pepper - chili pepper has 14.3ug 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, however, chili pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
| Sage | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.754 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.336 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 5.72 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.69 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sage is an excellent source of calcium and it has 90 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
iron
Sage is an excellent source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both chili pepper and sage are high in potassium. Sage has 215% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg 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, sage has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more alpha-carotene than sage per 100 grams.
| Sage | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3485 UG | 671 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 725 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Sage | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.23 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 1.23 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sage has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Sage | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.53 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.53 G | 0.104 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Sage (Spices, sage, ground) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or sage contain more calories in 100 grams?Sage is high in calories and chili pepper has 90% less calories than sage - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and sage has 315 calories.
Does chili pepper or sage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 80% fewer carbohydrates than sage - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or sage contain more calcium?
Sage is a rich source of calcium and it has 90 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
Does chili pepper or sage contain more iron?
Sage is an abundant source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
Does chili pepper or sage contain more potassium?
Both chili pepper and sage are high in potassium. Sage has 220% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.