Tempeh vs. Sage
Nutrition comparison of Tempeh and Sage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tempeh
versus
sage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tempeh and sage:
- Both sage and tempeh are high in calcium, calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Sage has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, tempeh contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Sage is a great source of Vitamin E.
- Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tempeh (Tempeh) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sage and tempeh are high in calories. Sage has 64% more calories than tempeh - sage has 315 calories per 100 grams and tempeh has 192 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tempeh is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to sage per calorie. Tempeh has a macronutrient ratio of 39:15:47 and for sage, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tempeh | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 15% | 55% |
| Fat | 47% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sage is high in carbohydrates and tempeh has 87% less carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and tempeh has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sage is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than tempeh - sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Tempeh has less sugar than sage - sage has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sage and tempeh are high in protein. Tempeh has 91% more protein than sage - sage has 10.6g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sage is high in saturated fat and tempeh has 64% less saturated fat than sage - sage has 7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than tempeh - sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than tempeh - sage has 295ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than tempeh - sage has 7.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than tempeh - sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sage has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, tempeh contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both tempeh and sage contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Tempeh | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.754 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.358 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Niacin | 2.64 MG | 5.72 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.278 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215 MG | 2.69 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 274 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both sage and tempeh are high in calcium. Sage has 13 times more calcium than tempeh - sage has 1652mg of calcium per 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
iron
Both sage and tempeh are high in iron. Sage has 941% more iron than tempeh - sage has 28.1mg of iron per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both sage and tempeh are high in potassium. Sage has 160% more potassium than tempeh - sage has 1070mg of potassium per 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tempeh per 100 grams.
| Tempeh | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.248 G | 1.23 G |
| Total | 0.248 G | 1.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tempeh has more linoleic acid than sage per 100 grams.
| Tempeh | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 4.052 G | 0.53 G |
| Total | 4.052 G | 0.53 G |
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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 tempeh contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sage and tempeh are high in calories. Sage has 60% more calories than tempeh - sage has 315 calories in 100g and tempeh has 192 calories.
Is sage or tempeh better for protein?
Both sage and tempeh are high in protein. Tempeh has 90% more protein than sage - sage has 10.6g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Does sage or tempeh have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and tempeh has 90% fewer carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of carbs for 100g and tempeh has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
Does sage or tempeh contain more calcium?
Both sage and tempeh are high in calcium. Sage has 13 times more calcium than tempeh - sage has 1652mg of calcium in 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
Does sage or tempeh contain more iron?
Both sage and tempeh are high in iron. Sage has 940% more iron than tempeh - sage has 28.1mg of iron in 100 grams and tempeh has 2.7mg of iron.
Does sage or tempeh contain more potassium?
Both sage and tempeh are high in potassium. Sage has 160% more potassium than tempeh - sage has 1070mg of potassium in 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.