Saffron
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Tbsp2 g
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Tsp1 g

Calories in 1 tbsp (2 g)
6.2 calories, 0.9 from fat
 
Carbs
1.3 g
 
Proteins
0.2 g
 
Fat
0.1 g
 
Sat. Fat
0 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Saffron has high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.11 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (121.1%/cal) - a good source of Manganese (essential for healthy bones), Vitamin C (helps prevent cardiovascular diseases), Magnesium (helps you to get bigger and stronger muscles), Iron (plays a key role in providing strength to the immune system), Vitamin B6 (reduces the risk of heart attack), Potassium (helps prevent muscle cramps), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue), Copper (helps balance blood cholesterol levels), Calcium (helps prevent cancer) and Vitamin A (fights cancer and slows down tumor growth).
  • Saffron contains a low amount of risky components that may include saturated fat and sodium (0%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (23% of DV/100g), fiber (16% of DV/100g) and relatively high in carbs (22% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
Calorie Density
High
Density
(3.1 cal/g)
Nutrition Density
High
Density
(121.1 %/cal)
High Risk Components Density
Low
Density
(0.1 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
1%
Protein
0%
Carbs
0%
Fiber
0%
Fat
0%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
Saffron Vitamins Chart

Great source of Vitamin C

Protects against immune system deficiencies; Helps prevent cardiovascular diseases.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Manganese

Controls the level of sugar in the blood; Helps regulate the body's metabolism.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Saffron

Serving Size: tbsp (2g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 6.2 cal
Calories from Fat 0.9 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.2%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0.2%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 3 mg 0.1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.3 g 0.4%
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g 0.3%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 0.2 g 0.5%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 10.6 IU 0.2%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 1.6 mg 2.7%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0 mcg 0%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 2.2 mg 0.2%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 0.3%
Iron (Fe) 0.2 mg 1.2%
Magnesium (Mg) 5.3 mg 1.3%
Manganese (Mn) 0.6 mg 28.4%
Potassium (K) 34.5 mg 1%
Phosphorus (P) 5 mg 0.5%
Selenium (Se) 0.1 mcg 0.2%
Zinc (Zn) 0 mg 0.1%