Fireweed · Chamerion angustifolium

Fireweed, leaves, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Fireweed, leaves, raw Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native)

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103 kcal Calories

4.7 g Protein

19.2 g Carbs

2.8 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 56/100

How many beneficial nutrients Fireweed, leaves, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Fireweed, leaves, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

103 kcal / serving

64% from carbs

Carbs 64%

19.2 g per serving
Fat 21%

2.8 g per serving
Protein 16%

4.7 g per serving

What Fireweed, leaves, raw is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Manganese291% Dietary Fiber38% Vitamin B637% Magnesium37% Copper36% Calcium33% Niacin (B3)29% Folate (B9)28% Pantothenic Acid (B5)27% Zinc24% Iron13% Riboflavin (B2)11% Potassium11%

Full nutrition breakdown

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Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	19.2 g	7%
Dietary Fiber	10.6 g	38%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	2.8 g	4%
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	4.7 g	9%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	180.0 mcg	20%
Vitamin C	2.2 mg	2%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	3%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	11%
Niacin (B3)	4.7 mg	29%
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg	37%
Folate (B9)	112.0 mcg	28%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	1.4 mg	27%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	429.0 mg	33%
Iron	2.4 mg	13%
Magnesium	156.0 mg	37%
Phosphorus	108.0 mg	9%
Potassium	494.0 mg	11%
Sodium	34.0 mg	1%
Zinc	2.7 mg	24%
Copper	0.3 mg	36%
Manganese	6.7 mg	291%
Selenium	0.9 mcg	2%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	2.5 g	—

About Fireweed, leaves, raw

Fireweed is a tall, striking wild plant of the northern temperate and boreal world, named for the way it blankets burned clearings and disturbed ground with spikes of magenta-pink flowers. Nearly every part has a use in the northern kitchen: the young spring shoots are cooked like asparagus, the tender leaves and flowers are steeped into an earthy herbal tea that is fermented into a traditional beverage in Russia, and the blossoms flavor jellies and syrups.

Fireweed honey, made by bees working vast stands of the flowers, is a pale, mild, prized specialty from Alaska and Canada. The greens supply vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber, and traditional northern peoples have long relied on the plant as both food and medicine. It flourishes across the Northern Hemisphere and is often the first plant to green up after a wildfire, which is how it got its name. Harvest the shoots while young and the leaves before the plant flowers, when they are at their most tender.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Fireweed, leaves, raw?

There are 103 calories in 100 g of Fireweed, leaves, raw, or about 23 calories in 1 plant (22 g).

How much protein is in Fireweed, leaves, raw?

Fireweed, leaves, raw contains 4.7 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Fireweed, leaves, raw?

Fireweed, leaves, raw has 19.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Fireweed, leaves, raw?

Fireweed, leaves, raw provides 2.8 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Fireweed, leaves, raw a good source of?

Fireweed, leaves, raw is an excellent source of Manganese (291% DV), Dietary Fiber (38% DV), Vitamin B6 (37% DV), Magnesium (37% DV), Copper (36% DV) and Calcium (33% DV) and a good source of Iron, Riboflavin (B2) and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.