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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Saffron"
| Food Name: Saffron | |
| Food Group: Spices and Herbs | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 310 | Total Fat (g): 6 |
| Protein (g): 11 | Carbohydrates (g): 65 |
| Fiber (g): 4 | Net Carbs (g): 61 |
| Water (g): 12 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 2 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 429 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 2067 | Omega-3 (mg): 6 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 754 | DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 6 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 530 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 27 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 81 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 93 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 93 | Folate DFE (mcg): 93 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 111 | Iron (mg): 11 |
| Magnesium (mg): 264 | Phosphorus (mg): 252 |
| Potassium (mg): 1724 | Sodium (mg): 148 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Manganese (mg): 28 |
| Selenium (mcg): 6 | |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: -30 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Saffron
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Saffron'?
100 grams of 'Saffron' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 11g (around 22% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 65g (around 24% of daily requirement),
Fat – 6g (around 8% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Saffron'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Saffron' provides around 310 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 16% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Saffron' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Saffron' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 11g protein, 65g carbs, and 6g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Saffron' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Saffron' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 11 mg (61% DV),
Potassium (mg): 1724 mg (37% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 264 mg (63% DV),
Manganese (mg): 28 mg (1217% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Phosphorus (mg): 252 mg (20% DV).
'Saffron' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 111 mg (9% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 6 mcg (11% DV),
Sodium (mg): 148 mg (6% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Saffron in significant amounts?
'Saffron' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin C (mg): 81 mg (90% DV),
Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (IU): 530 IU (18% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 93 mcg (23% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 93 mcg (23% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 93 mcg (23% DV).
'Saffron' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 27 mcg (3% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Saffron' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Saffron' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 28 mg (255% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Iron (mg): 11 mg (24% of max recommended).