Spices (saffron) nutrition facts
Crocus sativus
100 grams of spices, saffron contain 310 calories, 11 g of protein, 65 g of carbohydrates and 5.9 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (1235% DV), vitamin C (90% DV), magnesium (63% DV) and iron (62% DV). Most of its calories (73%) come from carbs.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Manganese1235%
- Vitamin C90%
- Magnesium63%
- Iron62%
- Vitamin B659%
- Potassium37%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 27 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8 mg | 90% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.27 mg | 21% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.46 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01 mg | 59% |
| Folate | 93 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 1720 mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 264 mg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 252 mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 1.09 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.33 mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 28.4 mg | 1235% |
| Selenium | 5.6 µg | 10% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 1.59 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.43 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.07 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 11.9 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other spices and herbs
| Per 100 g | Spices (saffron) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 | 249 | +24% |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 10.1 g | +13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 65.4 g | 44 g | +49% |
| Total fat | 5.85 g | 8.37 g | -30% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.9 g | 19.3 g | -80% |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 1237 mg | -88% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170934. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.