Calories in 30g of Saffron
30g of saffron (30 g) has 93 calories. That is 5% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 3.4 g of protein, 1.8 g of fat and 20 g of carbohydrates, a split of 13% protein, 15% fat and 73% carbs. For comparison, 20g of saffron has 62 and 50g of saffron has 155 calories. Burning 93 calories takes about 17 minutes of brisk walking or 8 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Saffron: common questions
How many calories are in 30g of saffron?
30g of saffron weighs about 30 g and has 93 calories.
How much protein is in 30g of saffron?
30g of saffron has 3.4 g of protein, which is 7% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 30g of saffron?
30g of saffron has 20 g of carbohydrates, including 1.2 g of fiber.
How much saffron is 100 calories?
100 calories of saffron is 32 g, about 15 tbsp of saffron.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 170934. Original description: Spices, saffron. Portion weights are USDA household measures.