Calories in Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native)
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Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native) contains 44 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from protein and 16% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
100 g provides 110% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 66% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 13% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 44 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 6 g | 21% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 3 g | 6% |
| Vitamin C M | 99 mg | 110% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.86 mg | 66% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Calcium M | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus M | 166 mg | 13% |
| Potassium M | 251 mg | 5% |
% 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 57%
- Fat 16%
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
- Protein3 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fiber6 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 1.5 g)
- Fat0.8 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium50 mgbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (4)
| Water M | 87.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 2.7 g |
| Energy C | 186 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 5,720 IU |
Other forms of Fireweed
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fireweed, leaves, raw Raw | 103 | 4.7 g | 19.2 g | 2.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) Raw | 47 | 4.2 g | 7 g | 0.28 g |
| Cranberries, wild, bush, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 55 | 1.1 g | 12.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Prickly pears, raw (Northern Plains Indians) Raw | 42 | 0.12 g | 10.2 g | 0.11 g |
| Parsley, raw Raw | 36 | 3 g | 6.3 g | 0.79 g |
| Cilantro, raw Raw | 23 | 2.1 g | 3.7 g | 0.52 g |
| Agave, raw (Southwest) Raw | 68 | 0.52 g | 16.2 g | 0.15 g |
| Blackberries, wild, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 52 | 0.84 g | 9.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Basil, raw Raw | 23 | 3.2 g | 2.7 g | 0.64 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 44 kcal.
How much protein is in raw fireweed?
Raw fireweed contains 3 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in raw fireweed?
Raw fireweed has 6.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw fireweed?
Raw fireweed contains 0.8 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 Vitamin C (110% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (66% DV), phosphorus (13% DV) and iron (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw fireweed?
100 g contains 50 mg of sodium, 2% 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 168988. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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