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How many calories in
sage?

Sage is 315 calories per 100g, but you almost never eat 100g — typical use is in teaspoons or grams. The calorie impact in normal cooking is essentially zero. High-density nutrient profile per gram.

315
kcal · 100g
11g
Protein
61g
Carbs
13g
Fat
Appears inHigh-Carb Foods
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical sage serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
268 kcal
9.4g
4 oz (113g)
356 kcal
12.4g
1 cup (~150g)
473 kcal
16.5g
In your day

What 315 calories means.

Carb-forward — most of its 315 kcal come from carbohydrate, so it's best placed around training when your body uses carbs most readily.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
16%
per 100g · 3.5g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking60 min
🏃 Running31 min
🚴 Cycling34 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Sage vs. similar foods.

How sage stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Sage
315 kcal / 100g
3.5g
312 kcal / 100g
3.1g
325 kcal / 100g
4g
331 kcal / 100g
5.1g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in sage?

Sage has approximately 315 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 268 calories.

How much protein is in sage?

11g of protein per 100g. That puts sage at roughly 3.5g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other herbs & spices sources.

How do I log sage accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is sage good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Sage sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.