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Saffron

Herbs & Spices · Preparation not stated · 17 of 34 nutrients per 100 g

Nutrients per 100 g (preparation not stated)
NutrientPer 100 gSource
Calcium111 mgUSDA SR Legacy
Iron11.1 mgUSDA SR Legacy
Magnesium264 mgUSDA SR Legacy
Phosphorus252 mgUSDA SR Legacy
Potassium1,720 mgUSDA SR Legacy
Sodium148 mgUSDA SR Legacy
Zinc1.09 mgUSDA SR Legacy
Copper0.328 mgUSDA SR Legacy
Manganese28.4 mgUSDA SR Legacy
Selenium5.6 µgUSDA SR Legacy
Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent)27 µgUSDA SR Legacy
Vitamin C80.8 mgUSDA SR Legacy
Thiamin (B1)0.115 mgUSDA SR Legacy
Riboflavin (B2)0.267 mgUSDA SR Legacy
Niacin (B3)1.46 mgUSDA SR Legacy
Vitamin B61.01 mgUSDA SR Legacy
Folate (total)93 µgUSDA SR Legacy

About this record

Saffron is listed here under Herbs & Spices, with the preparation “Preparation not stated”, from the source record “Spices, saffron”. 17 of 34 nutrients have a value per 100 g (missing here: Iodine, Vitamin E, Vitamin K (phylloquinone), Pantothenic acid (B5), Biotin (B7), Choline, Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine…; missing is never shown as zero). Values are copied unchanged from the source.

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Sources and limitations

  • Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: “Spices, saffron” (release 2018-04 (CSV)); UK CoFID (Public Health England): “Saffron” (release 2021 integrated dataset (xlsx)); Canadian Nutrient File (Health Canada): “Spices, saffron” (release 2026 (14th edition, May 2026)).
  • Amounts are per 100 g of the food as described by the record, in the units shown. The category and display name are assigned automatically and are being reviewed (About our data).
  • Values are typical for the record and vary with variety, season and processing.
  • Not medical advice; no recommended intakes are shown.

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