Saffron
No glycemic index8/10
Glycemic index not measured yet
65.4 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 8/10
- Zero added sugars
- High carbohydrate concentration
Saffron has no measured glycemic index yet. It contains 65.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #170934 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
Logi · Manage Insulin Resistance
Lower your blood sugar through smarter food choices
Saffron is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 1 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 2 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
310
Calories
65.4 g
Carbs
11.4 g
Protein
5.9 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 65.4 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g |
| Soluble | 1.2 g |
| Insoluble | 2.7 g |
| Protein | 11.4 g |
| Fat | 5.9 g |
| Saturated | 1.6 g |
| Unsaturated | 4.3 g |
| Sodium | 148 mg |
Processing Level
20%
Minimal
Why this score?
- Zero added sugars
- Rich in antioxidant compounds
- High carbohydrate concentration
- Very small serving size makes nutritional contribution negligible
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Saffron
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Saffron?
The glycemic index of Saffron has not been measured yet. It contains 65.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Is Saffron good for people with insulin resistance?
The glycemic index of Saffron is not measured. With 65.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, watch the portion size.
Check Saffron in the Logi app, with your portion.
