Fireweed (young leaves, raw (alaska native)) nutrition facts

Chamerion angustifolium

100 grams of fireweed, young leaves, raw (alaska native) contain 44 calories, 3 g of protein, 6.3 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (110% DV), riboflavin (B2) (66% DV) and dietary fiber (21% DV). Most of its calories (57%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.

Nutrition Facts
Calories44
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.8 g1%
Sodium 50 mg2%
Total carbohydrate 6.3 g2%
Dietary fiber 6 g21%
Protein 3 g6%
Calcium 13 mg1%
Iron 2.1 mg12%
Potassium 251 mg5%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Calorie breakdown

Protein 27%Carbs 57%Fat 16%
44calories
3 gprotein
6.3 gcarbs
0.8 gfat

Values shown for 100 g.

Rich in

  • Vitamin C110%
  • Riboflavin (B2)66%
  • Dietary fiber21%
  • Phosphorus13%
  • Iron12%

% Daily Value per 100 g

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Full nutrient profile

Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin C99 mg110%
Thiamin (B1)0.04 mg3%
Riboflavin (B2)0.86 mg66%
Niacin (B3)1.4 mg9%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium13 mg1%
Iron2.1 mg12%
Potassium251 mg5%
Phosphorus166 mg13%

Other

NutrientAmount% DV
Water87.2 g-

How it compares to other american indian/alaska native foods

Per 100 gFireweed (young leaves, raw (alaska native))Category averageDifference
Calories44209-79%
Protein3 g16 g-81%
Total carbohydrate6.3 g11.3 g-44%
Total fat0.8 g11.1 g-93%
Dietary fiber6 g4.17 g+44%
Sodium50 mg160 mg-69%

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168988. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.