Calories in Fireweed, leaves, raw
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Fireweed, leaves, raw contains 103 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, chopped (23 g) provides about 24 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 21% from fat and 16% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 291% of the Daily Value for manganese, 37% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 37% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 103 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 2.8 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 34 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.2 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber M | 10.6 g | 38% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 4.7 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A M | 180 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin C M | 2.2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.033 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.7 mg | 29% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.4 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.63 mg | 37% |
| Folate (B9) C | 112 µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 429 mg | 33% |
| Iron M | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium M | 156 mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus M | 108 mg | 9% |
| Potassium M | 494 mg | 11% |
| Zinc M | 2.7 mg | 24% |
| Copper M | 0.32 mg | 36% |
| Manganese M | 6.7 mg | 291% |
| Selenium C | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 16%
- Carbohydrates 64%
- Fat 21%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.7 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber10.6 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat2.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium34 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (7)
| Water M | 70.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Ash M | 2.5 g |
| Energy ? | 431 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 3,598 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 112 µg |
Other forms of Fireweed
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 44 | 3 g | 6.3 g | 0.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasabi, root, raw Raw | 109 | 4.8 g | 23.5 g | 0.63 g |
| Grape leaves, raw Raw | 93 | 5.6 g | 17.3 g | 2.1 g |
| Potatoes, red, without skin, raw Raw | 73 | 2.1 g | 16.3 g | 0.25 g |
| Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw Raw | 72 | 1.8 g | 16 g | 0.26 g |
| Potatoes, russet, without skin, raw Raw | 81 | 2.3 g | 17.8 g | 0.36 g |
| Lima beans, immature seeds, raw Raw | 113 | 6.8 g | 20.2 g | 0.86 g |
| Green peas, raw Raw | 81 | 5.4 g | 14.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Lotus root, raw Raw | 74 | 2.6 g | 17.2 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw fireweed?
100 g of raw fireweed has 103 kcal. 1 cup, chopped (23 g): about 24 kcal. 1 plant (22 g): about 23 kcal.
How much protein is in raw fireweed?
Raw fireweed contains 4.7 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.1 g in 1 cup, chopped (23 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw fireweed?
Raw fireweed has 19.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.6 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw fireweed?
Raw fireweed contains 2.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw fireweed contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (291% DV), Vitamin B6 (37% DV), magnesium (37% DV), copper (36% DV) and calcium (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw fireweed?
100 g contains 34 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169399. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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