Calories in 3 Oz of Saffron
3 oz of saffron (85 g) has 264 calories. That is 13% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 9.7 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 56 g of carbohydrates, a split of 13% protein, 15% fat and 73% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of saffron has 176 and 4 oz of saffron has 352 calories. Burning 264 calories takes about 47 minutes of brisk walking or 21 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 3 oz of saffron?
3 oz of saffron weighs about 85 g and has 264 calories.
How much protein is in 3 oz of saffron?
3 oz of saffron has 9.7 g of protein, which is 19% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 oz of saffron?
3 oz of saffron has 56 g of carbohydrates, including 3.3 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.