Rhubarb vs. Pumpkin Puree
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Pumpkin Puree
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
pumpkin puree
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and pumpkin puree:
- Both rhubarb and pumpkin puree are high in potassium.
- Pumpkin puree has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than rhubarb, however, rhubarb contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pumpkin puree.
- Pumpkin puree has more pantothenic acid.
- Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Pumpkin puree is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and pumpkin puree contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and pumpkin puree has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to pumpkin puree for fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for pumpkin puree, 11:82:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 82% |
| Fat | 6% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb and pumpkin puree contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and pumpkin puree has 8.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 61% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pumpkin puree has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and pumpkin puree contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pumpkin puree has 3.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and pumpkin puree contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and pumpkin puree are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pumpkin puree has 0.15g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has 90% more Vitamin C than pumpkin puree - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pumpkin puree has 4.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pumpkin puree is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 154 times more Vitamin A than rhubarb - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pumpkin puree has 778ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and pumpkin puree contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pumpkin puree has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and pumpkin puree contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pumpkin puree has 16ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pumpkin puree has more pantothenic acid. Both rhubarb and pumpkin puree contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Rhubarb | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 231% more calcium than pumpkin puree - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and pumpkin puree has 26mg of calcium.
iron
Pumpkin puree has 532% more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and pumpkin puree has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and pumpkin puree are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 40% more potassium than pumpkin puree - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and pumpkin puree has 206mg 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, pumpkin puree has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than rhubarb per 100 grams, however, rhubarb contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pumpkin puree per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 6940 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4795 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rhubarb has more linoleic acid than pumpkin puree per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.007 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.007 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) .
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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% | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 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 pumpkin puree contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and pumpkin puree contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and pumpkin puree has 34 calories.
Does rhubarb or pumpkin puree have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb and pumpkin puree contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and pumpkin puree has 8.1g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or pumpkin puree contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 230% more calcium than pumpkin puree - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and pumpkin puree has 26mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or pumpkin puree contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and pumpkin puree are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 40% more potassium than pumpkin puree - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and pumpkin puree has 206mg of potassium.