Spices & herbs

Spices, sage, ground

FDC 170935tsp (1 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 96 · +3 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, sage, ground ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 96 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 20 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (156% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (144% DV), an excellent source of calcium (127% DV). Most of its 315 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (7 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.6 g · 11%Carb 60.7 g · 61%Fat 12.8 g · 29%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories315 kcal16%
Total fat13 g16%
Saturated fat7 g35%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium11 mg0%
Carbohydrate61 g22%
Dietary fiber40 g144%
Sugars1.7 g
Protein11 g21%
Potassium1070 mg23%
Calcium1650 mg127%
Iron28 mg156%
Magnesium428 mg102%
Vitamin C32 mg36%
Vitamin A295 µg33%
Vitamin E7.5 mg50%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170935

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Iron156% DV
Dietary fiber144% DV
Calcium127% DV
Magnesium102% DV
Vitamin E50% DV
Vitamin C36% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density96 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g11 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g40 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g11 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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