Saffron: calories and nutrition facts
Saffron has 352 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Pinch (1 g), has 2 kcal.
- Calories
- 352 kcal
- Protein
- 11.4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 61.5 g
- Fat
- 5.9 g
Per 100 g
Saffron: how many calories?
Saffron has 352 kcal per 100 g, with 11.4 g protein, 61.5 g carbs and 5.9 g fat. A 1 g serving (1 Pinch) has 2 kcal. That is more than the average for Cooking Aids & Ingredients (199 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein13%
- Carbohydrates71%
- Fat15%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 2 kcal
- Protein
- 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 0.3 g
- Fat
- 0 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (1 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 352 kcal | 2 kcal |
| Fat | 5.9 g | 0 g |
| of which saturated fat | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 61.5 g | 0.3 g |
| of which sugars | 42.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 1 mg |
| Water | 11.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 80.8 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 1 mg |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 1,720 mg | 9 mg |
| Magnesium | 264 mg | 1 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 20 December 2025.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(352 kcal) | 18% |
| Fat(5.9 g) | 8% |
| of which saturated fat(1.6 g) | 8% |
| Carbohydrates(61.5 g) | 24% |
| of which sugars(42.4 g) | 47% |
| Protein(11.4 g) | 23% |
| Salt(0.37 g) | 6% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Source of protein (at least 12% of calories)
- Source of fibre (at least 3 g)
Saffron: frequently asked questions
Saffron: how many calories per serving?
A 1 g serving (1 Pinch) has 2 kcal.
Saffron: how much protein?
Saffron contains 11.4 g of protein per 100 g, 23% of the 50 g reference intake.
Saffron: how much fibre?
Saffron provides 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g, 16% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Saffron: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 28 g of this food.
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