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Kesar (saffron)

Nutrition Facts Per 100g

Also known as: SAFFRON, KESAR

Kesar (saffron) is a foundational ingredient in Indian cooking, used in small quantities but contributing meaningful micronutrients and bioactive compounds. While typically consumed in amounts of 1-5g per serving, its nutrient density per 100g is noteworthy. Per 100g, it offers Vitamin C (approximately 97% of a typical adult's daily needs) and Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA) (approximately 64% of a typical adult's daily needs). Here are the full nutrition details.

Nutrition Summary

310kcalCalories

11.4gProtein

65.4gCarbs

5.9gFat

3.9gFiber

Protein 15% Carbs 84% Fat 17%

Micronutrients

High in:Vitamin CPotassiumIronMagnesiumSodium

Calcium252 mg(25%)

Iron5.6 mg(43%)

Zinc1.5 mg(16%)

Potassium1724 mg(57%)

Sodium148 mg(30%)

Magnesium111 mg(31%)

Phosphorus124 mg(18%)

Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg(10%)

Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg(22%)

Niacin (B3)1.1 mg(7%)

Vitamin C80.0 mg(97%)

Carotenoids0 µg(0%)

β-Carotene0 µg(0%)

Vitamin A93.0 µg(12%)

Folate (B9)5.0 µg(1%)

Vitamin B60.3 mg(23%)

Vitamin B120 µg(0%)

Vitamin D0 µg(0%)

Vitamin E1.4 mg(9%)

Fat Breakdown4

MUFA0.7 g

PUFA3.8 g

64%

Omega-30 g

Omega-60 g

Limit These2

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Common Serving Sizes

1 pinch1g

3 kcal0.1g protein

100 g100g

310 kcal11.4g protein

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About this data

These nutrition facts come from mealPlan.fit, practice-management software for dietitians and nutritionists in India. Values are based on the Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT) and compared against ICMR 2020 RDAs. Dietitians use mealPlan.fit to analyse Indian meals on this same ingredient data, draft weekly meal plans with AI, and share plans with clients on WhatsApp.

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