Calories in 5g of Saffron
5g of saffron (5 g) has 16 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.6 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 3.3 g of carbohydrates, a split of 13% protein, 15% fat and 73% carbs. For comparison, 10g of saffron has 31 calories. Burning 16 calories takes about 3 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute 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 5g of saffron?
5g of saffron weighs about 5 g and has 16 calories.
How much protein is in 5g of saffron?
5g of saffron has 0.6 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 5g of saffron?
5g of saffron has 3.3 g of carbohydrates, including 0.2 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.