Sage vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Sage and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sage
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sage and thyme:
- Both sage and thyme are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Sage has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, thyme contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sage (Spices, sage, ground) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sage and thyme are high in calories. Sage has 212% more calories than thyme - sage has 315 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sage is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Sage has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sage | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 100% |
| Fat | 31% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sage is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 60% less carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sage and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Sage has 188% more dietary fiber than thyme - sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than sage - sage has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sage is a great source of protein and it has 91% more protein than thyme - sage has 10.6g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sage is high in saturated fat and thyme has 93% less saturated fat than sage - sage has 7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both sage and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 394% more Vitamin C than sage - sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both sage and thyme are high in Vitamin A. Sage has 24% more Vitamin A than thyme - sage has 295ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than thyme - sage has 7.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than thyme - sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sage has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, thyme contains more pantothenic acid. Both sage and thyme contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Sage | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.754 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.336 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 5.72 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.69 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sage and thyme are high in calcium. Sage has 308% more calcium than thyme - sage has 1652mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Both sage and thyme are high in iron. Sage has 61% more iron than thyme - sage has 28.1mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both sage and thyme are high in potassium. Sage has 76% more potassium than thyme - sage has 1070mg of potassium per 100 grams and thyme has 609mg 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, both sage and thyme contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Sage | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3485 UG | 2851 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than thyme per 100 grams.
| Sage | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.23 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 1.23 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sage has more linoleic acid than thyme per 100 grams.
| Sage | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.53 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 0.53 G | 0.085 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 thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sage and thyme are high in calories. Sage has 210% more calories than thyme - sage has 315 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does sage or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 60% fewer carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does sage or thyme contain more calcium?
Both sage and thyme are high in calcium. Sage has 310% more calcium than thyme - sage has 1652mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does sage or thyme contain more iron?
Both sage and thyme are high in iron. Sage has 60% more iron than thyme - sage has 28.1mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does sage or thyme contain more potassium?
Both sage and thyme are high in potassium. Sage has 80% more potassium than thyme - sage has 1070mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.