Rhubarb vs. Leeks
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Leeks
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
leeks
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and leeks:
- Both rhubarb and leeks are high in calcium.
- Leek has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Leek has signficantly more Vitamin A than rhubarb.
- Leek is a great source of iron.
- Rhubarb has 66% less calories than leek.
- Rhubarb has 68% less carbohydrates than leek.
- Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Leeks (Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 66% less calories than leek - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and leek has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to leeks for fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for leeks, 9:86:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 86% |
| Fat | 6% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb has 68% less carbohydrates than leek - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and leek has 14.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb and leeks contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and leek has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and leeks contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and leek has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and leeks contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and leek has 1.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and leeks are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and leek has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Leek has 50% more Vitamin C than rhubarb - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and leek has 12mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Leek has signficantly more Vitamin A than rhubarb - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and leek has 83ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and leeks contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and leek has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and leeks contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and leek has 47ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Leek has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both rhubarb and leeks contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Rhubarb | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both rhubarb and leeks are high in calcium. Rhubarb has 46% more calcium than leek - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and leek has 59mg of calcium.
iron
Leek is a great source of iron and it has 855% more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and leek has 2.1mg of iron.
potassium
Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 60% more potassium than leek - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and leek has 180mg 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 | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 1000 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | 1900 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both rhubarb and leeks contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Rhubarb | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.067 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.067 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 leeks contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 70% less calories than leek - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and leek has 61 calories.
Does rhubarb or leeks have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 70% fewer carbohydrates than leek - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and leek has 14.2g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or leeks contain more calcium?
Both rhubarb and leeks are high in calcium. Rhubarb has 50% more calcium than leek - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and leek has 59mg of calcium.