Sage vs. Cucumber

Nutrition comparison of Sage and Cucumber


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of sage versus cucumber (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sage and cucumber:

  • Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cucumber 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, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of sage and cucumber is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Sage (Spices, sage, ground) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Sage is high in calories and cucumber has 95% less calories than sage - cucumber has 15 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 cucumber per calorie. Sage has a macronutrient ratio of 11:61:29 and for cucumber, 16:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Sage Cucumber
Protein 11% 16%
Carbohydrates 61% 80%
Fat 29% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Sage is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 94% less carbohydrates than sage - cucumber has 3.6g 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 79 times more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cucumber and sage contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and sage has 1.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Sage is a great source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and sage has 10.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Sage is high in saturated fat and cucumber has 99% less saturated fat than sage - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sage has 7g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 10 times more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg 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 58 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug 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 248 times more Vitamin E than cucumber - cucumber has 0.03mg 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 103 times more Vitamin K than cucumber - cucumber has 16.4ug 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, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.

Sage Cucumber
Thiamin 0.754 MG 0.027 MG
Riboflavin 0.336 MG 0.033 MG
Niacin 5.72 MG 0.098 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.259 MG
Vitamin B6 2.69 MG 0.04 MG
Folate 274 UG 7 UG

Minerals

calcium

Sage is an excellent source of calcium and it has 102 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.

iron

Sage is an excellent source of iron and it has 99 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.

potassium

Sage is an excellent source of potassium and it has 628% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg 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 Cucumber
beta-carotene 3485 UG 45 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 1895 UG 23 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 11 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, sage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.

Sage Cucumber
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 cucumber per 100 grams.

Sage Cucumber
linoleic acid 0.53 G 0.028 G
Total 0.53 G 0.028 G



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Note: The specific food items compared are: Sage (Spices, sage, ground) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .

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FAQ

Does cucumber or sage contain more calories in 100 grams?
Sage is high in calories and cucumber has 100% less calories than sage - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and sage has 315 calories.

Does cucumber or sage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 90% fewer carbohydrates than sage - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.

Does cucumber or sage contain more calcium?
Sage is a rich source of calcium and it has 102 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.

Does cucumber or sage contain more iron?
Sage is an abundant source of iron and it has 99 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.

Does cucumber or sage contain more potassium?
Sage is a rich source of potassium and it has 630% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.

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