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 (helps regulate the body's metabolism), Vitamin C (prevents eye diseases and skin wrinkling), Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats), Iron (a vital element for muscle health), Vitamin B6 (reduces the risk of heart attack), Potassium (it plays an important role for normal muscle contraction), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue), Copper (stimulates the brain), Calcium (helps you build strong bones) and Vitamin A (keeps skin and mucous membrane cells healthy).
  • 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

Helps prevent cardiovascular diseases; Protects against immune system deficiencies.

MINERALS

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

Great source of Manganese

Essential for healthy bones; 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%