Beet greens vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, sage, ground is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beet greens 27
Spices 315
Protein (g)
Beet greens 2.57
Spices 10.6
Carbs (g)
Beet greens 5.46
Spices 60.7
Fat (g)
Beet greens 0.200
Spices 12.8
Fiber (g)
Beet greens 2.90
Spices 40.3
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, sage, ground — 10.6g vs 2.57g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt — 27 vs 315 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, sage, ground scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beet greens | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 27 kcal | 315 kcal | -91% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 89.1 g | 7.96 g | +1020% |
| Protein | 2.57 g | 10.6 g | -76% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.200 g | 12.8 g | -98% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.46 g | 60.7 g | -91% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.90 g | 40.3 g | -93% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.031 g | 7.03 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.038 g | 1.87 g | -98% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 24.9 mg | 32.4 mg | -23% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.117 mg | 0.754 mg | -84% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.289 mg | 0.336 mg | -14% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.499 mg | 5.72 mg | -91% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.329 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.132 mg | 2.69 mg | -95% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 14.0 ug | 274 ug | -95% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 0.500 mg | 43.6 mg | -99% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 383 ug | 295 ug | +30% |
| Carotene, beta | 4590 ug | 3485 ug | +32% |
| Carotene, alpha | 4.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.81 mg | 7.48 mg | -76% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 114 mg | 1652 mg | -93% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.90 mg | 28.1 mg | -93% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 68.0 mg | 428 mg | -84% |
| Phosphorus, P | 41.0 mg | 91.0 mg | -55% |
| Potassium, K | 909 mg | 1070 mg | -15% |
| Sodium, Na | 241 mg | 11.0 mg | +2091% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.500 mg | 4.70 mg | -89% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.251 mg | 0.757 mg | -67% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.514 mg | 3.13 mg | -84% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.900 ug | 3.70 ug | -76% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 115 kj | 1317 kj | -91% |
| Ash | 2.64 g | 7.95 g | -67% |
| Total Sugars | 0.600 g | 1.71 g | -65% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 14.0 ug | 274 ug | -95% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 14.0 ug | 274 ug | -95% |
| Betaine | 0.300 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 109 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 7654 IU | 5900 IU | +30% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 1819 ug | 1895 ug | -4% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 484 ug | 1715 ug | -72% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.710 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.760 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.300 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.720 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.030 g | 3.15 g | -99% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.001 g | 1.25 g | -100% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.120 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.038 g | 1.75 g | -98% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.070 g | 1.76 g | -96% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.065 g | 0.530 g | -88% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.006 g | 1.23 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Phytosterols | — | 244 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.040 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.076 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.053 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.115 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.075 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.021 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.024 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.068 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.061 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.076 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.073 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.039 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.095 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.152 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.312 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.094 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.061 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.082 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na +2091% in Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Choline, total -99% in Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine -95% in Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Biotin (Vitamin B7) -95% in Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
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