Rhubarb vs. Edamame
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Edamame
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
edamame
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and edamame:
- Both rhubarb and edamame are high in calcium and potassium.
- Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.
- Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Edamame is high in calories and rhubarb has 83% less calories than edamame - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and edamame has 121 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 27% |
| Fat | 6% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb and edamame contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and edamame has 8.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 189% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and edamame contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and edamame has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and edamame has 11.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and edamame are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and rhubarb are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and rhubarb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb and edamame contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and edamame contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and edamame contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and edamame contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Rhubarb | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.915 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.395 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 311 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both rhubarb and edamame are high in calcium. Rhubarb has 37% more calcium than edamame - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and edamame has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 932% more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and edamame has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and edamame are high in potassium. Edamame has 51% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and edamame has 436mg 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,
| Rhubarb | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 175 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | 1619 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, edamame has more linoleic acid than rhubarb per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 1.792 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 1.794 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% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or edamame contain more calories in 100 grams?Edamame is high in calories and rhubarb has 80% less calories than edamame - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and edamame has 121 calories.
Is rhubarb or edamame better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and edamame has 11.9g of protein.
Does rhubarb or edamame have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb and edamame contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and edamame has 8.9g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or edamame contain more calcium?
Both rhubarb and edamame are high in calcium. Rhubarb has 40% more calcium than edamame - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and edamame has 63mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or edamame contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and edamame are high in potassium. Edamame has 50% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and edamame has 436mg of potassium.