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Saffron (/ˈsæfrən, -rɒn/ SAF-rən, -ron; Persian: زعفران, romanized: zafarān) is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the "saffron crocus". The vivid crimson stigma and styles, called threads, are collected and dried for use mainly as a seasoning and colouring agent in food.
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron | Calcium | 0% 2 mg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Carbohydrates | 1.37 g | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Copper | 1% 0.01 mg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Dietary fibre | 0.10 g | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Energy | 27 kJ (6.5 kcal) | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Fat | 0.12 g | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Folate (B9) | 1% 2 μg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Iron | 1% 0.23 mg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Magnesium | 1% 6 mg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Manganese | 26% 0.6 mg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Minerals | Quantity %DV† | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Monounsaturated | 0.01 g | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Niacin (B3) | 0% 0.03 mg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Other constituents | Quantity | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Phosphorus | 0% 5 mg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Polyunsaturated | 0.04 g | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Potassium | 1% 36 mg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Protein | 0.24 g | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Riboflavin (B2) | 1% 0.01 mg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Saturated | 0.03 g | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Selenium | 0% 0.1 μg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Sodium | 0% 3 mg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Thiamine (B1) | 0% 0 mg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Trans | 0.00 g | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Vitamin A | 11 IU | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Vitamin B12 | 0% 0 μg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Vitamin B6 | 1% 0.02 mg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Vitamin C | 2% 1.7 mg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Vitamin D | 0% 0 μg | 1.00 | infobox |
| Saffron | Vitamin D | 0% 0 IU | 1.00 | infobox |
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