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1. Saffron Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Saffron
4. Saffron Nutritional Value
5. Saffron Health Benefits

Saffron Facts

History and Origin

Tips for Cooking and Storage

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Types of Saffron

Saffron Nutritional Value

Spices ” Saffron ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 0.7 g – 1 Tablespoon
Spices, saffron

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	2	0.1%
Protein	g	0.08	0.1%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.04	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	0.46	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.0
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	1	%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.08	0.4%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	2	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	2	%
Potassium, K	mg	12	%
Sodium, Na	mg	1	%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.01	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.002	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.199	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.0
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.6	%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.001	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.002	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.010	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.007	%
Folate (B-9)	mcg	1	0.2%
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg		%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.011	0.05%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.003
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.014
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Saffron Nutritional Value

Saffron Health Benefits

Saffron

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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