Apricot vs. Rhubarb
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Rhubarb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
rhubarb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and rhubarb:
- Both rhubarb and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has more pantothenic acid.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than rhubarb.
- Rhubarb has 56% less calories than apricot.
- Rhubarb has 59% less carbohydrates than apricot.
- Rhubarb has 7.4 times less sugar than apricot.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 56% less calories than apricot - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to rhubarb for fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 10:83:7 and for rhubarb, 15:77:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 77% |
| Fat | 7% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb has 59% less carbohydrates than apricot - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb and apricot contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb has 7.4 times less sugar than apricot - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and apricot are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than rhubarb - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 788% more Vitamin K than apricot - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Apricot has more pantothenic acid. Both apricot and rhubarb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apricot | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 562% more calcium than apricot - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and apricot are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 11% more potassium than apricot - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg 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 apricot and rhubarb contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apricot | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 61 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 170 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and rhubarb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.099 G |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 60% less calories than apricot - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does rhubarb or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 60% fewer carbohydrates than apricot - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or apricot contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 560% more calcium than apricot - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or apricot contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and apricot are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 10% more potassium than apricot - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.