What can I serve this rice with?

This saffron rice pairs beautifully with grilled meats or vegetables.

Does it take long to prepare?

No, this dish can be made in under 30 minutes.

Yes, saffron is one of the most expensive spices, but you only need a small amount for flavor.

Grains

Saffron Rice with Almonds is a fragrant side dish where the exotic taste of saffron meets crunchy almonds, perfect to accompany any meal.

Per 100 g

140 kcal

1 cup

280 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
3 g / 100g	29 g / 100g	4 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 7% · Carbs 71% · Fat 22%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (200 g, 280 kcal) is 14% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 68 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Saffron Rice with Almonds is number 3 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Saffron Rice with Almonds	140	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g

Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.

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What can I serve this rice with?: This saffron rice pairs beautifully with grilled meats or vegetables.
Does it take long to prepare?: No, this dish can be made in under 30 minutes.
Is saffron expensive?: Yes, saffron is one of the most expensive spices, but you only need a small amount for flavor.

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