Edible parts
Spice as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1297 kJ / 310 kcal | 16% |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% |
| Carbohydrate | 65.4 g | 25% |
| Fat | 5.85 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.59 g | 8% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 3.9 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.43 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.07 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 1.24 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 27 µg RAE | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8 mg | 101% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.27 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.46 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01 mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 79% |
| Magnesium | 264 mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 1724 mg | 86% |
| Zinc | 1.09 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.33 mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 28.41 mg | >999% |
| Phosphorus | 252 mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 148 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Spices, saffron (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170934). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
The stigma. Iron and potassium look huge per 100 g because nobody eats 100 g. Colour is crocin.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Saffron (Crocus sativus) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under spice. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Spice as sold.