Calories in Saffron

1 tbsp of saffron (2 g) has 7 calories, with 0.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 1.4 g of carbohydrates. Per 100 grams, saffron has 310 calories.

Most of the calories in saffron come from carbohydrates (73%). Saffron is a good source of protein, with 11 g per 100 g, a good source of vitamin C and a good source of potassium. It has more calories per gram than 66% of the 54 spices and herbs in our database.

Saffron Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

7cal

in 1 tbsp of saffron (2 g)

Protein0.2 g13% of calories

Fat0.1 g15% of calories

Carbs1.4 g73% of calories

0% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Saffron calories by serving size

Common amounts of saffron with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
1 tsp	1 g	2	0.1 g	0 g	0.5 g
1 tbsp	2 g	7	0.2 g	0.1 g	1.4 g
5g	5 g	16	0.6 g	0.3 g	3.3 g
1 oz	28 g	88	3.2 g	1.7 g	19 g
100g	100 g	310	11 g	5.9 g	65 g
4 oz	113 g	352	13 g	6.6 g	74 g

Saffron vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other spices and herbs.

Ground Sage315

Bay Leaf313

Ground Turmeric312

Cardamom311

Saffron310

Poultry Seasoning307

Dill Seed305

Saffron: common questions

How many calories are in 1 tbsp of saffron?

1 tbsp of saffron (2 g) has 7 calories.

How many calories are in 100 grams of saffron?

100 grams of saffron has 310 calories, 11 g of protein, 5.9 g of fat and 65 g of carbohydrates.

How much protein is in saffron?

Saffron has 11 g of protein per 100 g. 1 tbsp of saffron gives you 0.2 g.

Is saffron high in calories?

Saffron has 310 calories per 100 g. It has more calories per gram than 66% of the 54 spices and herbs in our database. A 2,000 calorie day fits about 645 g of it.

More about saffron

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 170934. Original description: Spices, saffron. Portion weights are USDA household measures.