Saffron nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Spices, saffron
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Saffron
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 70 (medium) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 310 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 61.47 grams |
| Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 0.25 tsp (0.5 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -29.6 (alkaline) |
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 95% of foods
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 94% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 90% of foods
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 89% of foods
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 87% of foods
Saffron calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 310 | |
| Calories in 0.25 tsp | 2 | 0.5 g |
| Calories in 1 tbsp | 7 | 2.1 g |
Saffron Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
111 mg of 1,000 mg
11%
Iron:
11.1 mg of 8 mg
139%
Magnesium:
264 mg of 420 mg
63%
Phosphorus:
252 mg of 700 mg
36%
Potassium:
1724 mg of 3,400 mg
51%
Sodium:
148 mg of 2,300 mg
6%
Zinc:
1.09 mg of 11 mg
10%
Copper:
0.328 mg of 1 mg
36%
Manganese:
28.408 mg of 2 mg
1,235%
Selenium:
5.6 µg of 55 µg
10%
Choline:
0 mg of 550 mg
0%
Mineral chart - relative view
Iron
11.1 mg
TOP 5%
Potassium
1724 mg
TOP 6%
Magnesium
264 mg
TOP 10%
Calcium
111 mg
TOP 20%
Phosphorus
252 mg
TOP 22%
Copper
0.328 mg
TOP 24%
Manganese
28.408 mg
TOP 25%
Sodium
148 mg
TOP 45%
Zinc
1.09 mg
TOP 52%
Selenium
5.6 µg
TOP 66%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
530 IU of 5,000 IU
11%
Vitamin E :
0 mg of 15 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
80.8 mg of 90 mg
90%
Vitamin B1:
0.115 mg of 1 mg
10%
Vitamin B2:
0.267 mg of 1 mg
21%
Vitamin B3:
1.46 mg of 16 mg
9%
Vitamin B5:
0 mg of 5 mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
1.01 mg of 1 mg
78%
Folate:
93 µg of 400 µg
23%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0 µg of 120 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin C
80.8 mg
TOP 11%
Vitamin B6
1.01 mg
TOP 14%
Vitamin A
530 IU
TOP 24%
Folate
93 µg
TOP 25%
Vitamin B2
0.267 mg
TOP 31%
Vitamin B1
0.115 mg
TOP 44%
Vitamin B3
1.46 mg
TOP 63%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 23%
11.43 g of 50 g
23%
Fats:
Daily Value: 9%
5.85 g of 65 g
9%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 22%
65.37 g of 300 g
22%
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
11.9 g of 2,000 g
1%
Other:
5.45 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.067 g
Fiber content ratio for Saffron
Sugar:
0 g
Fiber:
3.9 g
Other:
61.47 g
All nutrients for Saffron per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% | 28% |
6.6 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 11.43g | 27% | 41% |
4.1 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 5.85g | 9% | 47% |
5.7 times less than Cheddar Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 90% | 11% |
1.5 times more than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 61.47g | N/A | 13% |
1.1 times more than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 65.37g | 22% | 14% |
2.3 times more than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Iron | 11.1mg | 139% | 5% |
4.3 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% | 20% |
1.1 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 1724mg | 51% | 6% |
11.7 times more than Cucumber
|
| Magnesium | 264mg | 63% | 10% |
1.9 times more than Almond
|
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | 22% |
1.6 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.33mg | 36% | 24% |
2.3 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 10% | 52% |
5.8 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 36% | 22% |
1.4 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% | 45% |
3.3 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% | 24% |
31.5 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 27µg | 3% | 40% | |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 10% | 66% | |
| Manganese | 28.41mg | 1235% | 25% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.12mg | 10% | 44% |
2.3 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 21% | 31% |
2.1 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 9% | 63% |
6.6 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 78% | 14% |
8.5 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | 25% |
1.5 times more than Brussels sprout
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated Fat | 1.59g | 8% | 52% |
3.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.43g | N/A | 73% |
22.8 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.07g | N/A | 31% |
22.8 times less than Walnut
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | 48% |
28.3 times less than Salmon
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 310
% Daily Value*
9%
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
6%
Sodium 148mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate
65g
16%
Dietary Fiber
4g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
11g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
111mg
11%
Iron
11mg
138%
Potassium
1,724mg
0%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sugars
ⓘ
While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.