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2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Sage
4. Sage Nutritional Value
5. Sage Health Benefits

Sage Facts

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Tips for Cooking and Storage

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Common Types of Sage

Sage Nutritional Value

Herbs ” Sage ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 2.0 g – 1 Tablespoon
Sage, ground

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	6	0.3%
Protein	g	0.21	0.4%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.26	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	1.21	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.8	%
Total Sugars	g	0.03
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	33	%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.56	3.1%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	9	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	2	%
Potassium, K	mg	21	%
Sodium, Na	mg	0
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.09	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.015	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.063	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.1	%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.6
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.015	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.007	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.114	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.054	%
Folate (B-9)	mcg	5	1.2%
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, IU	mcg		%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.15	%
Vitamin D	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	34.3	%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.141	0.7%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.037
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.035
Cholesterol	mg	0
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	70
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	0
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	2
Lutein + Zeaxanthin	mcg	38

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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