What is saffron rice?

It's rice cooked with saffron threads, which impart a rich golden color and distinctive flavor.

How can I enhance saffron rice?

Adding vegetables or nuts can enhance the flavor and nutritional value.

It's a low-calorie option that can be part of a balanced diet when portioned appropriately.

Grains

A fragrant rice dish infused with saffron and lemon, perfect as a side or main dish.

100 g başına

130 kcal

1 cup

254 kcal

(195 g)

Protein	Karbonhidrat	Yağ
3 g / 100g	26 g / 100g	2 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 9% · Carbs 78% · Fat 13%

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

1 cup (195 g, 254 kcal) is 13% 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 62 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Saffron Lemon Rice is number 2 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
Saffron Lemon Rice	130	3 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	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 13, 2026.

Porsiyon	Gram	Kalori
1 cup	195 g	254 kcal
1/2 cup	97 g	130 kcal

7/10

Low in calories and fat; can be a wholesome addition to a weight-loss meal plan.

What is saffron rice?: It's rice cooked with saffron threads, which impart a rich golden color and distinctive flavor.
How can I enhance saffron rice?: Adding vegetables or nuts can enhance the flavor and nutritional value.
Is saffron rice healthy?: It's a low-calorie option that can be part of a balanced diet when portioned appropriately.

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