Capers vs. Sage
Nutrition comparison of Capers and Sage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
capers
versus
sage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in capers and sage:
- Both sage and capers are high in dietary fiber.
- Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, caper 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, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Capers (Capers, canned) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sage is high in calories and caper has 93% less calories than sage - sage has 315 calories per 100 grams and caper has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, capers is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to sage per calorie. Capers has a macronutrient ratio of 24:49:27 and for sage, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Capers | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 49% | 55% |
| Fat | 27% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sage is high in carbohydrates and caper has 92% less carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sage and capers are high in dietary fiber. Sage has 11 times more dietary fiber than caper - sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caper has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sage and capers contain similar amounts of sugar - sage has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and caper has 0.41g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sage is a great source of protein and it has 350% more protein than caper - sage has 10.6g of protein per 100 grams and caper has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sage is high in saturated fat and caper has 97% less saturated fat than sage - sage has 7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caper has 0.23g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 653% more Vitamin C than caper - sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and caper has 4.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 41 times more Vitamin A than caper - sage has 295ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and caper has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 750% more Vitamin E than caper - sage has 7.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and caper has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 68 times more Vitamin K than caper - sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caper has 24.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, caper contains more pantothenic acid.
| Capers | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.018 MG | 0.754 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.139 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Niacin | 0.652 MG | 5.72 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.027 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023 MG | 2.69 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sage is an excellent source of calcium and it has 40 times more calcium than caper - sage has 1652mg of calcium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Sage is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than caper - sage has 28.1mg of iron per 100 grams and caper has 1.7mg of iron.
potassium
Sage is an excellent source of potassium and it has 25 times more potassium than caper - sage has 1070mg of potassium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than caper per 100 grams.
| Capers | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.183 G | 1.23 G |
| DPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.184 G | 1.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sage has more linoleic acid than caper per 100 grams.
| Capers | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.111 G | 0.53 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 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 capers contain more calories in 100 grams?Sage is high in calories and caper has 90% less calories than sage - sage has 315 calories in 100g and caper has 23 calories.
Does sage or capers have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and caper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of carbs for 100g and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does sage or capers contain more calcium?
Sage is a rich source of calcium and it has 40 times more calcium than caper - sage has 1652mg of calcium in 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.
Does sage or capers contain more iron?
Sage is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than caper - sage has 28.1mg of iron in 100 grams and caper has 1.7mg of iron.
Does sage or capers contain more potassium?
Sage is a rich source of potassium and it has 25 times more potassium than caper - sage has 1070mg of potassium in 100 grams and caper has 40mg of potassium.