Saffron

Packaged product Epices, herbes et condiments Sainsbury's

Saffron contains 353 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 71 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15 % from fat and 13 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in epices, herbes et condiments on FoodFactly, where the median is 251 kcal per 100 g across 331 products.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Saffron by Sainsbury's, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
353kcal per 100 g
11,4 gprotein
61,5 gcarbohydrates
5,9 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 353 kcal
Total fat L 5,9 g 8 %
Saturated fat L 1,6 g 8 %
Sodium L 148 mg 6 %
Total carbohydrates L 61,5 g 22 %
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0 %
Total sugars L 0,5 g
Protein L 11,4 g 23 %

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 13 %Carbohydrates: 71 %Fat: 15 %353kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 13 %
  • Carbohydrates 71 %
  • Fat 15 %

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Nutritional insights

  • Protein11,4 gin the top quarter of epices, herbes et condiments (median 6,9 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of epices, herbes et condiments (median 7 g)
  • Sugars0,5 gin the lowest quarter of epices, herbes et condiments (median 3,9 g)
  • Fat5,9 gabove the median for epices, herbes et condiments (median 3,5 g)
  • Saturated fat1,6 gin the top quarter of epices, herbes et condiments (median 0,63 g)
  • Sodium148 mgbelow the median for epices, herbes et condiments (median 1 857 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3,2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
Sainsbury's
Barcode
00223058
Quantity
0.4 g
Category
Épices

Ingredients

Ingredients not reported.

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Saffron?

100 g of Saffron has 353 kcal.

Is Saffron high in protein?

Saffron contains 11,4 g of protein per 100 g (23 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 13 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other epices, herbes et condiments, that is among the highest quarter (median 6,9 g).

How many carbs are in Saffron?

Saffron has 61,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0,5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Saffron?

Saffron contains 5,9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1,6 g is saturated (8 % of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Saffron?

100 g contains 148 mg of sodium, 6 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated 5 mars 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 8 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 00223058. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 5 mars 2026. Imported 8 novembre 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).

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