Figs vs. Rhubarb
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Rhubarb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
rhubarb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and rhubarb:
- Both rhubarb and figs are high in potassium.
- Fig has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Rhubarb has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than fig.
- Rhubarb has 72% less calories than fig.
- Rhubarb has signficantly less sugar than fig.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 72% less calories than fig - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to rhubarb for fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for rhubarb, 16:78:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 78% |
| Fat | 3% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than fig - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 61% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb has signficantly less sugar than fig - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and figs contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and figs are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has 300% more Vitamin C than fig - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 523% more Vitamin K than fig - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both figs and rhubarb contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Figs | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 146% more calcium than fig - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and figs contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and figs are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 24% more potassium than fig - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg 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 figs and rhubarb contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Figs | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 61 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 170 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both figs and rhubarb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Figs | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.099 G |
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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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 70% less calories than fig - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does rhubarb or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 3.2 times fewer carbohydrates than fig - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or figs contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 150% more calcium than fig - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or figs contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and figs are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 20% more potassium than fig - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.