Rhubarb vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and chives:
- Both rhubarb and chives are high in calcium and potassium.
- Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and chives contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 50% |
| Fat | 6% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both rhubarb and chives are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 39% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and chives contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chive has 263% more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and chives are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 626% more Vitamin C than rhubarb - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 42 times more Vitamin A than rhubarb - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 626% more Vitamin K than rhubarb - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Rhubarb | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both rhubarb and chives are high in calcium. Rhubarb is very similar to rhubarb for calcium - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 627% more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and chives are high in potassium. Rhubarb is very similar to rhubarb for potassium - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both rhubarb and chives contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Rhubarb | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 2612 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than rhubarb per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.252 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and chives contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is rhubarb or chives better for protein?
Chive has 260% more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does rhubarb or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both rhubarb and chives are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or chives contain more calcium?
Both rhubarb and chives are high in calcium. Rhubarb is very similar to rhubarb for calcium - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or chives contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and chives are high in potassium. Rhubarb is very similar to rhubarb for potassium - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.