Fireweed leaves (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, chopped · 23 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.1g16% of calories
- Carbs4.4g64% of calories
- Fat0.6g20% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Fireweed leaves (raw) (1 cup, chopped, 23 g) has 24 calories, with 1.1 g of protein, 4.4 g of carbohydrates and 0.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (64% of calories). It is high in manganese (67% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Manganese67%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B611%
- Calcium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, chopped (23 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 41 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) | 26 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 6% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 99 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 114 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 67% |
| Selenium | 0.2 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 3 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per listed serving.
- Fireweed leaves (raw, young, Alaska Native)44
- Fireweed leaves (raw)24
Burning 24 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 4minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 3minCycling (moderate)
- 2minRunning (6 mph)
- 3minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Fireweed leaves (raw)?
One serving of Fireweed leaves (raw) (1 cup, chopped) has 24 calories, which works out to 103 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Fireweed leaves (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 16% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Fireweed leaves (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 2 g of net carbs and 64% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Fireweed leaves (raw)?
7.8 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
