Calories in 2 Tsp of Saffron

2 tsp of saffron (1 g) has 4 calories. That is 0% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 0.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.9 g of carbohydrates, a split of 13% protein, 15% fat and 73% carbs. For comparison, 1 tsp of saffron has 2 calories.

Saffron Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

4cal

in 2 tsp of saffron (1 g)

Protein0.2 g13% of calories

Fat0.1 g15% of calories

Carbs0.9 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
2 tsp	1 g	4	0.2 g	0.1 g	0.9 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 2 tsp of saffron?

2 tsp of saffron weighs about 1 g and has 4 calories.

How much protein is in 2 tsp of saffron?

2 tsp of saffron has 0.2 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 2 tsp of saffron?

2 tsp of saffron has 0.9 g of carbohydrates, including 0.1 g of fiber.

How much saffron is 100 calories?

100 calories of saffron is 32 g, about 15 tbsp of saffron.

More about saffron

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