Grapes vs. Rhubarb
Nutrition comparison of Grapes and Rhubarb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapes
versus
rhubarb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapes and rhubarb:
- Grape has more thiamin and Vitamin B6.
- Rhubarb has 70% less calories than grape.
- Rhubarb has 75% less carbohydrates than grape.
- Rhubarb has signficantly less sugar than grape.
- Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapes (Grapes, red or green (European type, such as Thompson seedless), raw) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 70% less calories than grape - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and grape has 69 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapes is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to rhubarb per calorie. Grapes has a macronutrient ratio of 4:95:2 and for rhubarb, 16:78:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapes | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 78% |
| Fat | 2% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb has 75% less carbohydrates than grape - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb has 100% more dietary fiber than grape - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grape has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb has signficantly less sugar than grape - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and grape has 15.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and grapes contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and grape has 0.72g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and grapes are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grape has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has 150% more Vitamin C than grape - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grape has 3.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grape has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grape has 14.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Grape has more thiamin and Vitamin B6. Both grapes and rhubarb contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Grapes | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.069 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.188 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.05 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 760% more calcium than grape - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and grapes contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and grape has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 51% more potassium than grape - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape has 191mg 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 grapes and rhubarb contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Grapes | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 39 UG | 61 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 72 UG | 170 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rhubarb has more linoleic acid than grape per 100 grams.
| Grapes | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.099 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% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or grapes contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 70% less calories than grape - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and grape has 69 calories.
Does rhubarb or grapes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 80% fewer carbohydrates than grape - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or grapes contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 760% more calcium than grape - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and grape has 10mg of calcium.