Spices, saffron
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 80.8 MG | 90% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 10% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 21% | |
| Niacin | 1.5 MG | 9% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.0 MG | 59% | |
| Folate, total | 93 UG | 23% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 27 UG | 3% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 111 MG | 9% | |
| Iron, Fe | 11.1 MG | 62% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 264 MG | 63% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 252 MG | 20% | |
| Potassium, K | 1,724 MG | 37% | |
| Sodium, Na | 148 MG | 6% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 MG | 10% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.3 MG | 36% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 28.4 MG | 1235% | |
| Selenium, Se | 5.6 UG | 10% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 11.4g per 100g.
- Good source of dietary fiber (3.9g per 100g).
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (62% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Magnesium, Mg (63% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (20% DV).
- Good source of Potassium, K (37% DV).
About Spices, saffron
Saffron is the hand-harvested stigma of Crocus sativus, the most expensive spice in the world by weight. The threads must be steeped in warm liquid before use to release their pigment and flavor compounds, principally crocin (the golden color) and safranal (the floral aroma). Fiber is lower than most spices and the overall profile is mostly carbohydrate at this measurement scale. Because authentic saffron is used in pinch-quantities, macros are irrelevant in practice. It is the defining flavor in risotto Milanese, paella, bouillabaisse, and Persian rice dishes. Quality ranges from genuine to heavily adulterated, so sourcing matters.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Spices, saffron include Manganese, Mn (1235% DV) , Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (90% DV) , Magnesium, Mg (63% DV) , Iron, Fe (62% DV) , and Vitamin B-6 (59% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 310 calories per 100 grams, Spices, saffron gets 15% of its calories from protein, 84% from carbohydrates, and 17% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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