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How Many Calories in Spices, Saffron?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 88 kcal | 3.2g |
| 100g | 310 kcal | 11.4g |
| 1 tsp | 3 kcal | 0.1g |
A spices, saffron contains 310 calories per 100g. A typical 1 tsp (1g) provides about 3 calories. Spices, Saffron is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Spices, Saffron Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (1g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal | 3 kcal |
| Protein | 11.4g | 0.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 65.4g | 0.7g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 5.8g | 0.1g |
| of which Saturates | 1.6g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 3.9g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 148.0mg | 1mg |
| Potassium | 1724.0mg | 17mg |
| Calcium | 111.0mg | 1mg |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 0.1mg |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0.8mg |
| Vitamin A | 27.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (23% DV) — an excellent source
- High in carbohydrates (24% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of fibre (14% DV)
- High in potassium (37% DV) — an excellent source
- High in iron (62% DV) — an excellent source
- High in vitamin C (90% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of selenium (10% DV)
- High in riboflavin (B2) (23% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 16% DV
- Protein: 23% DV
- Carbohydrates: 24% DV
- Fibre: 14% DV
- Fat: 7% DV
- Saturated fat: 8% DV
- Sodium: 6% DV
- Potassium: 37% DV
- Calcium: 9% DV
- Iron: 62% DV
- Vitamin C: 90% DV
- Vitamin A: 3% DV
- Selenium: 10% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 23% DV
Useful for tracking spices, saffron
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Good to know
Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in spices, saffron per 100g?
Spices, Saffron contains 310 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is spices, saffron high in calories?
A 1 tsp of spices, saffron (1g) has around 3 calories — roughly 0% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is spices, saffron good for weight loss?
Spices, Saffron is fairly calorie-dense at 310 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 tsp provides about 3 calories.
How much protein is in spices, saffron?
Spices, Saffron contains 11.4g of protein per 100g.
Is spices, saffron a good source of fibre?
Yes — spices, saffron provides 3.9g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.
How does spices, saffron compare to spices, cardamom?
Spices, Saffron has 310 calories per 100g, close to spices, cardamom at 311 — 1 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of spices, saffron for 20g of protein?
With 11.4g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 175g of spices, saffron to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to spices, saffron by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spices, Saffron (this page) | 310 kcal | 11.4g | 65.4g | 5.8g |
| Spices, Cardamom | 311 kcal | 10.8g | 68.5g | 6.7g |
| Chives, Freeze-dried | 311 kcal | 21.2g | 64.3g | 3.5g |
| Bacon, Meatless | 309 kcal | 11.7g | 5.3g | 29.5g |
| Meat Extender | 311 kcal | 41.7g | 34.7g | 3.0g |
| Spices, Turmeric, Ground | 312 kcal | 9.7g | 67.1g | 3.2g |
| Spices, Bay Leaf | 313 kcal | 7.6g | 75.0g | 8.4g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.