Saffron

Saffron by Mccormick Gourmet has 352 kcal per 100 g.

Saffron contains 11.4 g of protein per 100 g.

Yes — 11.4 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 13% of its calories. That makes it a good protein source.

Yes — carbohydrates provide 72% of its calories (61.5 g per 100 g, of which 42.4 g is sugar). It also delivers 3.9 g of fiber.

Yes — 42.4 g of sugar per 100 g, roughly 11 teaspoons. Sugar makes up 69% of its carbohydrates.

It provides 3.9 g of fiber per 100 g — 14% of the daily value.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (352 kcal), sugar (42.4 g); points in favor come from fiber (3.9 g), protein (11.4 g). Overall that places it in band C.

About 28 g of Saffron equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.