How many calories are in fireweed young leaves, raw?

100 g: 44 calories; protein: 3 g, carbohydrates: 6.3 g, fat: 0.8 g.

How much protein is in fireweed young leaves, raw?

3 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 27%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.

How many net carbs are in fireweed young leaves, raw?

0.3 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

Fireweed young leaves, raw

USDA name: Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native)

44 calories in 100 g. Per 100 g, protein: 3 g, carbohydrates: 6.3 g, fat: 0.8 g.

Among the other records in American Indian/Alaska Native Foods, per 100 g: more vitamin C than 97%, and less calories than 90%.

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Serving

= 100 g

Where the calories come from

Fireweed young leaves, raw, 100 g

44 calories

Protein3 g27% of calories
Carbs6.3 g57% of calories
incl. 6 g fiber
Fat0.8 g16% of calories

Nutrition Facts

Serving size100 g

Amount per serving
Calories44

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.8 g1%

Cholesterol —

Sodium 50 mg2%

Total Carbohydrate 6.3 g2%

Dietary Fiber 6 g21%

Protein 3 g

Calcium 13 mg1%

Iron 2.1 mg12%

Potassium 251 mg5%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. — means not reported. Estimates use the assumptions explained on this page.

vitamins

% of the Daily Value in this serving

Vitamin C110% 99 mg
Riboflavin (B2)66% 0.86 mg
Niacin (B3)9% 1.4 mg
Thiamin (B1)3% 0.04 mg

minerals

% of the Daily Value in this serving

Phosphorus13% 166 mg
Iron12% 2.1 mg
Potassium5% 251 mg
Sodium2% 50 mg
Calcium1% 13 mg

How it compares

Against other records in American Indian/Alaska Native Foods, per 100 g. Each nutrient uses only records with a value; matching values are counted separately. Percentages are rounded.

Vitamin C
Higher than 97%
Same value as 0 of 96 other records.
leastmost
Calories
Lower than 90%
Same value as 2 of 164 other records.
leastmost
Protein
Lower than 76%
Same value as 0 of 164 other records.
leastmost
Fiber
Higher than 74%
Same value as 1 of 84 other records.
leastmost
Total fat
Lower than 73%
Same value as 4 of 164 other records.
leastmost
Carbohydrates
Higher than 63%
Same value as 0 of 164 other records.
leastmost

Questions

How many calories are in fireweed young leaves, raw?: 100 g: 44 calories; protein: 3 g, carbohydrates: 6.3 g, fat: 0.8 g.
How much protein is in fireweed young leaves, raw?: 3 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 27%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.
How many net carbs are in fireweed young leaves, raw?: 0.3 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

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All 18 reported nutrients, per 100 g+

Water	87.2 g
Energy	44 kcal
Energy	186 kj
Protein	3 g
Total lipid (fat)	0.8 g
Ash	2.7 g
Carbohydrate, by difference	6.3 g
Fiber, total dietary	6 g
Calcium, Ca	13 mg
Iron, Fe	2.1 mg
Phosphorus, P	166 mg
Potassium, K	251 mg
Sodium, Na	50 mg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	99 mg
Thiamin	0.04 mg
Riboflavin	0.86 mg
Niacin	1.4 mg
Vitamin A, IU	5,720 iu

Source: USDA SR Legacy: the Standard Reference database, USDA's classic nutrient tables. FDC ID 168988, published 2019-04-01. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older. How we process USDA's data.