Saffron
Saffron has 310 calories per 100 g, with 11.4 g protein, 65.4 g carbohydrates and 5.9 g fat. A typical portion (1 tsp, 0.7 g) has 2 calories.
310kcal · per 100 g1,297 kJ
- Protein11.4 g
- Carbs65.4 g
- Fat5.9 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat | 5.9 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 65.4 g | 24% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.9 g | 14% |
| Total sugars | — | |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 11 mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 1,724 mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 264 mg | 63% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 27 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 81 mg | 90% |
| Folate (DFE) | 93 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Water | 11.9 g |
% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.
Nutrition highlights
- High in vitamin C, magnesium, iron, potassium, carbohydrate, folate and protein — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
- A good source of fiber (10–19% DV per 100 g).
- Low in cholesterol (5% DV or less per 100 g).
- 3.7 g protein per 100 kcal.
- 61.5 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 3.9 g fiber).
Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.