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Saffron

Saffron is a spice made from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus flower. The supplied composition figures are drawn from literature sources. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with smaller amounts of protein and fat. Per 100g, it contains 62g of carbohydrate, including 42g of sugars, alongside 11g of protein and 5.9g of fat.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Saffron is generally used in small amounts as a seasoning, so the amount of nutrients it contributes to a dish is much lower than the figures shown here. This is relevant when considering sugar or energy intake. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

310 kcal

Energy

1298 kJ

Graisse

5.9g

Carbohydrate

62g

of which sugars

42g

Protéines

11g

Sel

0.38g

Eau

12g

Cholestérol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

0µg

Vitamine D

0µg

Vitamine C

0mg

Vitamine B12

0µg

Folate

0µg

Calcium

110mg

Fer

11mg

Phosphorus

250mg

Potassium

1720mg

Sodium

150mg

Copper

0.33mg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Lectures complémentaires et références

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Historique de l'article

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Dernière version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publié à l'origine