Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native)
FOOD NAME
Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native)
FOOD SCIENTIFIC NAME
Chamerion angustifolium
FOOD CATEGORY
American Indian/Alaska Native Foods
FOOD DESCRIPTION
Food Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native) belongs to American Indian/Alaska Native Foods category. It's scientific name is Chamerion angustifolium. In 100 g, it has 44 kcal of energy, 3 g of protein, 0.8 g of total lipids (fat), 6.3 g of carbohydrate and 0 g of sugar. The amount of energy represents 2.2 % of recommended daily needs (assumed needs of 2000 kcal for an adult person). It is rich in minerals.
FOOD NUTRIENTS (per 100 g)
| PROXIMATES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Amount | |
| Protein | 3 | g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.8 | g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.3 | g |
| Energy | 44 | kcal |
| Energy | 186 | kJ |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6 | g |
| Riboflavin | 0.86 | mg |
| MINERALS | ||
| Name | Amount | |
| Calcium, Ca | 13 | mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.1 | mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 166 | mg |
| Potassium, K | 251 | mg |
| Sodium, Na | 50 | mg |
| VITAMINS | ||
| Name | Amount | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5720 | IU |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 99 | mg |
| OTHERS | ||
| Name | Amount | |
| Ash | 2.7 | g |
| Thiamin | 0.04 | mg |
| Water | 87.2 | g |
| Niacin | 1.4 | mg |