Banana vs. Sage
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Sage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
sage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and sage:
- Both sage and banana are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Sage has 6.1 times less sugar than banana.
- Sage has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than banana, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene than sage.
- Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, banana contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, 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 banana has 72% less calories than sage - sage has 315 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sage per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for sage, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 55% |
| Fat | 3% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sage is high in carbohydrates and banana has 62% less carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sage and banana are high in dietary fiber. Sage has 14 times more dietary fiber than banana - sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sage has 6.1 times less sugar than banana - sage has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sage is a great source of protein and it has 875% more protein than banana - sage has 10.6g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sage is high in saturated fat and banana has 98% less saturated fat than sage - sage has 7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 272% more Vitamin C than banana - sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 97 times more Vitamin A than banana - sage has 295ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 73 times more Vitamin E than banana - sage has 7.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 3428 times more Vitamin K than banana - sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, banana contains more pantothenic acid.
| Banana | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.754 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 5.72 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 2.69 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sage is an excellent source of calcium and it has 329 times more calcium than banana - sage has 1652mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Sage is an excellent source of iron and it has 107 times more iron than banana - sage has 28.1mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both sage and banana are high in potassium. Sage has 199% more potassium than banana - sage has 1070mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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 banana per 100 grams, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene than sage per 100 grams.
| Banana | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 3485 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 1.23 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 1.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sage has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.53 G |
| Total | 0.046 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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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does sage or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Sage is high in calories and banana has 70% less calories than sage - sage has 315 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does sage or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and banana has 60% fewer carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does sage or banana contain more calcium?
Sage is a rich source of calcium and it has 329 times more calcium than banana - sage has 1652mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does sage or banana contain more iron?
Sage is an abundant source of iron and it has 107 times more iron than banana - sage has 28.1mg of iron in 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
Does sage or banana contain more potassium?
Both sage and banana are high in potassium. Sage has 200% more potassium than banana - sage has 1070mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.