Calories in Spices, sage, ground
Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Spices, sage, ground contains 315 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (2 g) provides about 6 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 29% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in spices and herbs on FoodFactly, where the median is 285 kcal per 100 g across 63 foods.
100 g provides 1,429% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 158% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 156% of the Daily Value for iron.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 315 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 12.8 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat ? | 7 g | 35% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 11 mg | 0.5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 60.7 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 40.3 g | 144% |
| Total sugars I | 1.7 g | |
| Protein ? | 10.6 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A C | 295 µg | 33% |
| Vitamin C ? | 32.4 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 7.5 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin K I | 1,715 µg | 1,429% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.75 mg | 63% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.34 mg | 26% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 5.7 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 2.7 mg | 158% |
| Folate (B9) C | 274 µg | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 43.6 mg | 8% |
| Calcium ? | 1,652 mg | 127% |
| Iron ? | 28.1 mg | 156% |
| Magnesium ? | 428 mg | 102% |
| Phosphorus ? | 91 mg | 7% |
| Potassium ? | 1,070 mg | 23% |
| Zinc ? | 4.7 mg | 43% |
| Copper ? | 0.76 mg | 84% |
| Manganese ? | 3.1 mg | 136% |
| Selenium M | 3.7 µg | 7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 11%
- Carbohydrates 61%
- Fat 29%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein10.6 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber40.3 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Sugars1.7 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat12.8 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat7 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium11 mgin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.53 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.71 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.76 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.3 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.72 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 3.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 3,485 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 1,895 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 109 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 244 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,317 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 5,900 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 274 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Spices
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spices, bay leaf | 313 | 7.6 g | 75 g | 8.4 g |
| Spices, caraway seed | 333 | 19.8 g | 49.9 g | 14.6 g |
| Spices, cardamom | 311 | 10.8 g | 68.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Spices, celery seed | 392 | 18.1 g | 41.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Spices, coriander leaf, dried Dried or dry | 279 | 21.9 g | 52.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Spices, coriander seed | 298 | 12.4 g | 55 g | 17.8 g |
| Spices, cumin seed | 375 | 17.8 g | 44.2 g | 22.3 g |
| Spices, curry powder Dried or dry | 325 | 14.3 g | 55.8 g | 14 g |
| Spices, dill seed | 305 | 16 g | 55.2 g | 14.5 g |
| Spices, ginger, ground | 335 | 9 g | 71.6 g | 4.2 g |
| Spices, mace, ground | 475 | 6.7 g | 50.5 g | 32.4 g |
| Spices, marjoram, dried Dried or dry | 271 | 12.7 g | 60.6 g | 7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearmint, dried Dried or dry | 285 | 19.9 g | 52 g | 6 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original Dried or dry | 322 | 4.5 g | 58 g | 0 g |
| Rosemary, fresh Raw | 131 | 3.3 g | 20.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10.8 g | 56.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Thyme, fresh Raw | 101 | 5.6 g | 24.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Wasabi paste | 292 | 2.2 g | 46.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Peppermint, fresh Raw | 70 | 3.8 g | 14.9 g | 0.94 g |
| Spearmint, fresh Raw | 44 | 3.3 g | 8.4 g | 0.73 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spices?
100 g of spices has 315 kcal. 1 tbsp (2 g): about 6 kcal. 1 tsp (0.7 g): about 2 kcal.
Is spices high in protein?
Spices contains 10.6 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.21 g in 1 tbsp (2 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is above the median (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in spices?
Spices has 60.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 40.3 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in spices?
Spices contains 12.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7 g is saturated (35% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does spices contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (1,429% DV), Vitamin B6 (158% DV), iron (156% DV), manganese (136% DV) and calcium (127% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spices?
100 g contains 11 mg of sodium, 0.5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does spices have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, spices, sage, ground has 315 kcal, while spices, coriander leaf, dried has 279 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170935. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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