Spices vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, sage, ground — 10.6g vs 9.59g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Spices, poultry seasoning — 307 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 | Spices | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 307 kcal | 315 kcal | -3% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 9.31 g | 7.96 g | +17% |
| Protein | 9.59 g | 10.6 g | -10% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.53 g | 12.8 g | -41% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 65.6 g | 60.7 g | +8% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 11.3 g | 40.3 g | -72% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.29 g | 7.03 g | -53% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.21 g | 1.87 g | -36% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 12.0 mg | 32.4 mg | -63% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.264 mg | 0.754 mg | -65% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.191 mg | 0.336 mg | -43% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.97 mg | 5.72 mg | -48% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.32 mg | 2.69 mg | -51% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 138 ug | 274 ug | -50% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 30.3 mg | 43.6 mg | -31% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 132 ug | 295 ug | -55% |
| Carotene, beta | 1568 ug | 3485 ug | -55% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.32 mg | 7.48 mg | -82% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 996 mg | 1652 mg | -40% |
| Iron, Fe | 35.3 mg | 28.1 mg | +26% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 224 mg | 428 mg | -48% |
| Phosphorus, P | 171 mg | 91.0 mg | +88% |
| Potassium, K | 684 mg | 1070 mg | -36% |
| Sodium, Na | 27.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +145% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.14 mg | 4.70 mg | -33% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.843 mg | 0.757 mg | +11% |
| Manganese, Mn | 6.86 mg | 3.13 mg | +119% |
| Selenium, Se | 7.20 ug | 3.70 ug | +95% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1284 kj | 1317 kj | -3% |
| Ash | 5.92 g | 7.95 g | -26% |
| Total Sugars | 1.80 g | 1.71 g | +5% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 138 ug | 274 ug | -50% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 138 ug | 274 ug | -50% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 23.0 ug | 109 ug | -79% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2632 IU | 5900 IU | -55% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 7.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | 1107 ug | 1895 ug | -42% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 805 ug | 1715 ug | -53% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.128 g | 0.710 g | -82% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.135 g | 0.760 g | -82% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.125 g | 0.300 g | -58% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.22 g | 0.720 g | +70% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.28 g | 3.15 g | -59% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.360 g | 1.25 g | -71% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.082 g | 0.120 g | -32% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.11 g | 1.75 g | -36% |
| 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 | 1.94 g | 1.76 g | +10% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.992 g | 0.530 g | +87% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.944 g | 1.23 g | -23% |
| 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 | 96.0 mg | 244 mg | -61% |
| 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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