Sage vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Sage and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sage
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sage and carrots:
- Both carrots and sage are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than sage, however, sage contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot.
- Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, carrot contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sage (Spices, sage, ground) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sage is high in calories and carrot has 87% less calories than sage - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and sage has 315 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sage is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Sage has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sage | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 87% |
| Fat | 31% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sage is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 84% less carbohydrates than sage - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both carrots and sage are high in dietary fiber. Sage has 13 times more dietary fiber than carrot - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrots and sage contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and sage has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sage is a great source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and sage has 10.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sage is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than sage - carrot has 0.03g 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 449% more Vitamin C than carrot - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both carrots and sage are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 183% more Vitamin A than sage - carrot has 835ug 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 10 times more Vitamin E than carrot - carrot has 0.66mg 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 128 times more Vitamin K than carrot - carrot has 13.2ug 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, carrot contains more pantothenic acid.
| Sage | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.754 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.336 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 5.72 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.69 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sage is an excellent source of calcium and it has 49 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
iron
Sage is an excellent source of iron and it has 92 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and sage are high in potassium. Sage has 234% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg 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, carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than sage per 100 grams, however, sage contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot per 100 grams.
| Sage | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3485 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Sage | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.23 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 1.23 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sage has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Sage | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.53 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.53 G | 0.1 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 carrots or sage contain more calories in 100 grams?Sage is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than sage - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and sage has 315 calories.
Does carrots or sage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 80% fewer carbohydrates than sage - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or sage contain more calcium?
Sage is a rich source of calcium and it has 49 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
Does carrots or sage contain more iron?
Sage is an abundant source of iron and it has 92 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron in 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
Does carrots or sage contain more potassium?
Both carrots and sage are high in potassium. Sage has 230% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.