Rhubarb vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and fennel:
- Both rhubarb and fennel are high in calcium and potassium.
- Fennel has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and fennel contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and fennel has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is similar to fennel for protein, carbs and fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for fennel, 14:81:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 81% |
| Fat | 6% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb and fennel contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and fennel has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 72% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and fennel contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and fennel has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and fennel contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and fennel has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and fennel are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fennel has 50% more Vitamin C than rhubarb - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fennel has 860% more Vitamin A than rhubarb - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and fennel contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has 114% more Vitamin K than rhubarb - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fennel has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both rhubarb and fennel contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Rhubarb | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both rhubarb and fennel are high in calcium. Rhubarb has 76% more calcium than fennel - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and fennel has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Fennel has 232% more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and fennel has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and fennel are high in potassium. Fennel has 44% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and fennel has 414mg 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 | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 578 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | 607 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both rhubarb and fennel contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Rhubarb | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.169 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% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or fennel contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and fennel contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and fennel has 31 calories.
Does rhubarb or fennel have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb and fennel contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and fennel has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or fennel contain more calcium?
Both rhubarb and fennel are high in calcium. Rhubarb has 80% more calcium than fennel - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and fennel has 49mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or fennel contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and fennel are high in potassium. Fennel has 40% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and fennel has 414mg of potassium.