Fireweed vs Agave
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native) is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Fireweed 44
Agave 68
Protein (g)
Fireweed 3.00
Agave 0.520
Carbs (g)
Fireweed 6.30
Agave 16.2
Fat (g)
Fireweed 0.800
Agave 0.150
Fiber (g)
Fireweed 6.00
Agave 6.60
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native) — 3.00g vs 0.520g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native) — 44 vs 68 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native) scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Fireweed | Agave | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 44 kcal | 68 kcal | -35% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 87.2 g | 81.8 g | +7% |
| Protein | 3.00 g | 0.520 g | +477% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.800 g | 0.150 g | +433% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.30 g | 16.2 g | -61% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.00 g | 6.60 g | -9% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Cholesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 99.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +2375% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.040 mg | 0.029 mg | +38% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.860 mg | 0.039 mg | +2105% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.40 mg | 0.162 mg | +764% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.041 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.055 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 7.00 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 2.00 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 22.0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.230 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 13.0 mg | 417 mg | -97% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.10 mg | 1.80 mg | +17% |
| Magnesium, Mg | — | 55.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | 166 mg | 7.00 mg | +2271% |
| Potassium, K | 251 mg | 127 mg | +98% |
| Sodium, Na | 50.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +257% |
| Zinc, Zn | — | 0.150 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.138 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.094 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0.400 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 186 kj | 286 kj | -35% |
| Ash | 2.70 g | 1.27 g | +113% |
| Total Sugars | — | 2.58 g | |
| Sucrose | — | 0.410 g | |
| Glucose | — | 1.19 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0.980 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 0.240 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 7.00 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 7.00 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5720 IU | 37.0 IU | +15359% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 5.30 ug | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 0 ug | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.008 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.014 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.014 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.025 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.028 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.009 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.008 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.019 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.009 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.022 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.106 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.008 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.024 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.041 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 0.052 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.019 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.013 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.021 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin dimers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin trimers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers) | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +2375% in Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native) Phosphorus, P +2271% in Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native) Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +2105% in Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native) Niacin (Vitamin B3) +764% in Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native)
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