Saffron – calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store, in addition to the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the composition of the product on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie91 kcal
Proteins19.2 g
Fats1.6 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Water77.9 g
Fiber0 g
Cholesterol60 mg

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent15 µg2%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.23 mg15%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.09 mg5%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid1 mg1%
Vitamin Etocopherol0.6 mg6%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin4.8 mg24%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium335 mg13%
Calcium40 mg4%
Magnesium40 mg10%
Phosphorus240 mg24%
Sodium70 mg5%
Iron0.7 mg5%

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Conclusion

Thus, the usefulness of a product depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. In order not to get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So just add more fresh food to your diet.

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