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Saffron
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Saffron

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Calories
310kcal
Protein
11.43g
Protein / 100 kcal
3.7g
Total fat
5.85g
Values per 100 g edible portion

Saffron is a herbs & spices food. A 100 g edible portion provides 310 calories, 11.4 g of protein, 65.4 g of carbohydrate and 5.9 g of fat. That works out to 3.7 g of protein per 100 calories. By its ingredients it is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. All figures are per 100 g and trace to USDA FoodData Central.

Calories from macros360 kcal
  • Protein11.43 g · 12.7%
  • Carbs65.37 g · 72.7%
  • Fat5.85 g · 14.6%

Where Saffron ranks

Nutrition

3.7 g protein / 100 kcal

Energy

  • Energy
    310 kcal

Macronutrients

  • Protein
    11.43 g
    23%
  • Carbohydrate
    65.37 g
    24%
  • Fiber
    3.9 g
    14%
  • Total sugars
    —
  • Total fat
    5.85 g
    8%
  • Saturated fat
    1.59 g
    8%

Minerals

  • Sodium
    148 mg
    6%
  • Potassium
    1724 mg
    37%
  • Calcium
    111 mg
    9%
  • Iron
    11.1 mg
    62%
  • Magnesium
    264 mg
    63%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C
    80.8 mg
    90%
  • Vitamin D
    —

% Daily Value based on FDA reference amounts for a general adult diet. Individual needs vary. Missing values are shown as “—”, never zero.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Saffron?
Saffron has 310 calories per 100 g edible portion.
How much protein is in Saffron?
Saffron has 11.4 g of protein per 100 g edible portion.
How many carbs are in Saffron?
Saffron has 65.4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g edible portion.
How much fat is in Saffron?
Saffron has 5.9 g of total fat per 100 g edible portion.
How much fiber is in Saffron?
Saffron has 3.9 g of fiber per 100 g edible portion.
Is Saffron high in protein?
Saffron provides 3.7 g of protein per 100 calories — a relatively low protein-to-calorie ratio.
Is Saffron keto-friendly?
Saffron has 65.4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Ketogenic diets keep carbs very low, so it is relatively high in carbs for a strict keto plan (per 100 g).
Is Saffron vegan?
Yes — Saffron contains no animal products, so it is vegan.
Is Saffron vegetarian?
Yes — Saffron is vegetarian.
Is Saffron gluten-free?
Yes — Saffron contains no gluten-bearing grains.
Is Saffron dairy-free?
Yes — Saffron contains no milk or dairy ingredients.
What is a serving size of Saffron?
A common serving of Saffron is 1 undetermined tsp (about 1 g). Use the serving selector on this page to see nutrition for any portion.

Educational information only — not medical advice. See our methodology.