Saffron has 310 kcal per 100 g but culinary use is 0.1–0.3 g. Just a few threads — macro impact is zero. A meta-analysis (Yang et al., J Affect Disord 2018) found saffron comparable to fluoxetine for mild-to-moderate depression, but at therapeutic doses of 30 mg/day.
How should I track Saffron?
Saffron is high in magnesium. The most reliable way to track Saffron is with a kitchen scale. Studies show that visual estimation is off by 20–50% on average (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013). A quick weigh takes seconds and removes the guesswork from your daily logging. If you are unsure, log slightly more rather than less — research (Wehling & Lusher, Am J Clin Nutr 2021) shows underreporting is the most common calorie tracking error, with people reporting 25–30% less than they actually eat.
