1 Tsp of Saffron in Grams

1 tsp of saffron weighs 0.7 grams, or less than 0.1 oz.

This is the USDA household measure for saffron. That amount has 2 calories. Packing, chopping and moisture change how much fits in a cup, so a kitchen scale gives the most accurate count.

Saffron Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

2cal

in 1 tsp of saffron (1 g)

Protein0.1 g13% of calories

Fat0 g15% of calories

Carbs0.5 g73% of calories

0% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Saffron teaspoons to grams

Amount	Grams	Ounces	Calories
1/4 tsp	0.2 g	0 oz	1
1/3 tsp	0.2 g	0 oz	1
1/2 tsp	0.4 g	0 oz	1
2/3 tsp	0.5 g	0 oz	1
3/4 tsp	0.5 g	0 oz	2
1 tsp	0.7 g	0 oz	2
1 1/2 tsp	1 g	0 oz	3
2 tsp	1.4 g	0 oz	4
3 tsp	2.1 g	0.1 oz	7
4 tsp	2.8 g	0.1 oz	9

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 grams are in 1 tsp of saffron?

1 tsp of saffron is about 0.7 g.

How many calories are in 1 tsp of saffron?

1 tsp of saffron has 2 calories.

How many cups is 100 g of saffron?

100 g of saffron is about 142 3/4 tsp.

More about saffron

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