Spices Saffron
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A 100g serving covers 1235% of the daily recommended Manganese, making Spices Saffron one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (11.4g), fat (5.8g), and carbohydrates (65.4g) per 100g. Spices Saffron packs 310 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. At 148mg of sodium per 100g, Spices Saffron contributes a noticeable portion of daily sodium — worth tracking for those monitoring salt. Fiber content sits at 3.9g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Nutritionally broad, Spices Saffron delivers meaningful amounts of 16 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein13%11.4 g
- Fat15%5.8 g
- Carbs73%65.4 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 11.9 | G |
| Energy | 310 | KCAL |
| Protein | 11.4 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.8 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 65.4 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.9 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 80.8 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.12 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 | MG |
| Niacin | 1.5 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.0 | MG |
| Folate, total | 93.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 27.0 | UG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 111 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 11.1 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 264 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 252 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 1724 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 148 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.33 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 28.4 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 5.6 | UG |
| Energy | 1298 | kJ |
| Ash | 5.5 | G |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 93.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 93.0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 530 | IU |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.6 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.006 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.2 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.25 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.43 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.003 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.39 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.006 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.1 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.75 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 1.2 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.01 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.006 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tsp (0.7g) | 2 | 0.1g | 0g | 0.5g |
| tbsp (2.1g) | 7 | 0.2g | 0.1g | 1.4g |
Scaled from Spices Saffron's per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Spices Saffron is a excellent source of Vitamin C (90% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
- Spices Saffron is a excellent source of Magnesium (63% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
- Spices Saffron is a excellent source of Iron (62% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Spices Saffron is a excellent source of Potassium (37% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium
- Spices Saffron is a excellent source of Protein (23% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
Dietary Considerations
With 1724mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Spices Saffron. See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Spices Saffron provides 11.1mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.
The antioxidant content of Spices Saffron supports anti-inflammatory dietary patterns. See the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Potassium: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
- Vitamin C: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
- Magnesium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
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Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 170934.
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