Pineapple vs. Rhubarb
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Rhubarb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
rhubarb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and rhubarb:
- Pineapple has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Rhubarb has 58% less calories than pineapple.
- Rhubarb has 65% less carbohydrates than pineapple.
- Rhubarb has 7.9 times less sugar than pineapple.
- Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 58% less calories than pineapple - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to rhubarb per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for rhubarb, 16:78:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 78% |
| Fat | 2% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb has 65% less carbohydrates than pineapple - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb has 29% more dietary fiber than pineapple - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb has 7.9 times less sugar than pineapple - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and pineapple contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and pineapple are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 498% more Vitamin C than rhubarb - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 40 times more Vitamin K than pineapple - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both pineapple and rhubarb contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Pineapple | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 562% more calcium than pineapple - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and pineapple contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.
potassium
Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 164% more potassium than pineapple - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg 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 pineapple and rhubarb contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Pineapple | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 61 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 170 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rhubarb has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.023 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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| 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% | 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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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or pineapple contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 60% less calories than pineapple - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.
Does rhubarb or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or pineapple contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 560% more calcium than pineapple - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.