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Saffron

Saffron is a spice made from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus flower. The supplied composition figures are drawn from literature sources. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with smaller amounts of protein and fat. Per 100g, it contains 62g of carbohydrate, including 42g of sugars, alongside 11g of protein and 5.9g of fat.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Saffron is generally used in small amounts as a seasoning, so the amount of nutrients it contributes to a dish is much lower than the figures shown here. This is relevant when considering sugar or energy intake. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

310 kcal

Energy

1298 kJ

Fat

5.9g

Carbohydrate

62g

of which sugars

42g

Proteine

11g

Sale

0.38g

Acqua

12g

Colesterolo

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

0µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina C

0mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Folato

0µg

Calcio

110mg

Ferro

11mg

Phosphorus

250mg

Potassio

1720mg

Sodio

150mg

Copper

0.33mg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Ulteriori letture e riferimenti

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Ultima versione
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente