Peach vs. Rhubarb
Nutrition comparison of Peach and Rhubarb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peach
versus
rhubarb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peach and rhubarb:
- Peach has more niacin.
- Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 50% less calories than peach - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peach is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to rhubarb for fat. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:5 and for rhubarb, 16:78:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peach | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 78% |
| Fat | 5% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb and peach contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and peach contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and peach are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has 95% more Vitamin C than peach - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 877% more Vitamin K than peach - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Peach has more niacin. Both peach and rhubarb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Peach | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.806 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than peach - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and peach contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 136% more potassium than peach - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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 peach and rhubarb contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Peach | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 224 UG | 61 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 132 UG | 170 UG |
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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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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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% | Vitamin K | 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% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 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 peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 50% less calories than peach - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does rhubarb or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or peach contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than peach - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.