Apple vs. Rhubarb
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Rhubarb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
rhubarb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and rhubarb:
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Rhubarb has 60% less calories than apple.
- Rhubarb has 67% less carbohydrates than apple.
- Rhubarb has 8.4 times less sugar than apple.
- Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 60% less calories than apple - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to rhubarb for fat. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for rhubarb, 16:78:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 78% |
| Fat | 3% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb has 67% less carbohydrates than apple - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 33% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb has 8.4 times less sugar than apple - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and apple contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and apple are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has 74% more Vitamin C than apple - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 12 times more Vitamin K than apple - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both apple and rhubarb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apple | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than apple - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and apple contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 169% more potassium than apple - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rhubarb has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.043 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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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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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% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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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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 apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 60% less calories than apple - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does rhubarb or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 70% fewer carbohydrates than apple - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or apple contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than apple - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.