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Saffron

Saffron

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Saffron is a premium spice derived from the hand-harvested stigmas of Crocus sativus flowers, renowned as the world's most expensive culinary ingredient due to its labor-intensive production. The vivid crimson threads impart a distinctive golden-yellow hue and delicate floral aroma to dishes, most famously used in Spanish paella and Persian rice dishes. Though used sparingly, saffron contains concentrated antioxidants like crocin, and its intense flavor requires only small quantities to elevate both sweet and savory recipes.

Macro Impact

A 1 pinch serving contains 0 calories, 0g protein, 0g carbs, and 0g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 pinch (0.03 g)
Amount per serving
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.0g
0%
Saturated Fat0.0g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat0.0g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium0.0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate0.0g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0g
0%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein0.0g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium0.0mg
0%
Iron0.0mg
0%
Potassium0.5mg
0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
0 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
0 / 78 g
0%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
0 / 80 g
0%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
0%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
0%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
0%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
0%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
0%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
0%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
0%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
0%
Valine
0 / 2 g
0%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
0%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
0%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
0%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
0%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
0%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
0 / 400 mcg
0%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
0 / 1k mg
0%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
0%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
0%
Magnesium
0 / 370 mg
0%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
0%
Phosphorous
0 / 700 mg
0%
Potassium
1 / 3k mg
0%
Selenium
0 / 55 mcg
0%
Sodium
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
0%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
0 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
0 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Spices, saffron. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170934.
  2. 2.Spices, saffron. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 205.

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