Rhubarb vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and pickles:
- Both rhubarb and pickles are high in calcium.
- Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and pickles contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and pickle has 12 calories.
| Rhubarb | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 65% |
| Fat | 6% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both rhubarb and pickles are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and pickle has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb has 80% more dietary fiber than pickle - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pickle has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and pickles contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pickle has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and pickles contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and pickle has 0.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and pickles are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has 248% more Vitamin C than pickle - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both rhubarb and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Rhubarb | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both rhubarb and pickles are high in calcium. Rhubarb has 51% more calcium than pickle - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and pickle has 57mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and pickles contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and pickle has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 146% more potassium than pickle - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and pickle has 117mg 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 rhubarb and pickles contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Rhubarb | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 53 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | 28 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both rhubarb and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Rhubarb | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.052 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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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin C | 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% | 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 pickles contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and pickles contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and pickle has 12 calories.
Does rhubarb or pickles have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both rhubarb and pickles are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and pickle has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or pickles contain more calcium?
Both rhubarb and pickles are high in calcium. Rhubarb has 50% more calcium than pickle - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and pickle has 57mg of calcium.