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Fireweed nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Fireweed, leaves, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Fireweed

Fireweed
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 103
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 8.62 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cup, chopped (23 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -13.7 (alkaline)
TOP 7% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 93% of foods
TOP 10% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 90% of foods
TOP 11% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 89% of foods
TOP 12% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 88% of foods
TOP 13% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 87% of foods

Fireweed calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 103
Calories in 1 cup, chopped 24 23 g
Calories in 1 plant 23 22 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5% 0%
Calcium: 429 mg of 1,000 mg 43%
Iron: 2.4 mg of 8 mg 30%
Magnesium: 156 mg of 420 mg 37%
Phosphorus: 108 mg of 700 mg 15%
Potassium: 494 mg of 3,400 mg 15%
Sodium: 34 mg of 2,300 mg 1%
Zinc: 2.66 mg of 11 mg 24%
Copper: 0.32 mg of 1 mg 36%
Manganese: 6.704 mg of 2 mg 291%
Selenium: 0.9 µg of 55 µg 2%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Calcium
429 mg
TOP 7%
Magnesium
156 mg
TOP 12%
Potassium
494 mg
TOP 13%
Copper
0.32 mg
TOP 24%
Manganese
6.704 mg
TOP 25%
Iron
2.4 mg
TOP 30%
Zinc
2.66 mg
TOP 33%
Phosphorus
108 mg
TOP 62%
Sodium
34 mg
TOP 77%
Selenium
0.9 µg
TOP 83%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 3598 IU of 5,000 IU 72%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 2.2 mg of 90 mg 2%
Vitamin B1: 0.033 mg of 1 mg 3%
Vitamin B2: 0.137 mg of 1 mg 11%
Vitamin B3: 4.674 mg of 16 mg 29%
Vitamin B5: 1.356 mg of 5 mg 27%
Vitamin B6: 0.632 mg of 1 mg 49%
Folate: 112 µg of 400 µg 28%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin A
3598 IU
TOP 11%
Vitamin B6
0.632 mg
TOP 19%
Folate
112 µg
TOP 23%
Vitamin B5
1.356 mg
TOP 30%
Vitamin C
2.2 mg
TOP 35%
Vitamin B3
4.674 mg
TOP 35%
Vitamin B2
0.137 mg
TOP 60%
Vitamin B1
0.033 mg
TOP 80%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

5% 3% 20% 70% 3%
Protein:
Daily Value: 9%
4.71 g of 50 g
9%
Fats:
Daily Value: 4%
2.75 g of 65 g
4%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 6%
19.22 g of 300 g
6%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
70.78 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
2.54 g

Fiber content ratio for Fireweed

55% 45%
Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 10.6 g
Other: 8.62 g

All nutrients for Fireweed per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 103kcal 5% 72% 2.2 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 4.71g 11% 62% 1.7 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 2.75g 4% 63% 12.1 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2% 35% 24.1 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 8.62g N/A 48% 6.3 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 19.22g 6% 36% 1.5 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 2.4mg 30% 30% 1.1 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 429mg 43% 7% 3.4 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 494mg 15% 13% 3.4 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 156mg 37% 12% 1.1 times more than AlmondAlmond
Fiber 10.6g 42% 10% 4.4 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.32mg 36% 24% 2.3 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 2.66mg 24% 33% 2.4 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 108mg 15% 62% 1.7 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 34mg 1% 77% 14.4 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 3598IU 72% 11% 4.6 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 20% 25%
Selenium 0.9µg 2% 83%
Manganese 6.7mg 291% 25%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 3% 80% 8.1 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 11% 60% 1.1 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 4.67mg 29% 35% 2 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 1.36mg 27% 30% 1.2 times more than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.63mg 49% 19% 5.3 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Folate 112µg 28% 23% 1.8 times more than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 103
% Daily Value*
5%
Total Fat 3g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
1%
Sodium 34mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 19g
44%
Dietary Fiber 11g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 429mg 43%

Iron 2mg 25%

Potassium 494mg 15%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Fireweed nutrition infographic

Fireweed nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/nutrients

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