Rhubarb vs. Asparagus
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Asparagus
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
asparagus
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and asparagus:
- Both rhubarb and asparagus are high in potassium.
- Asparagus has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Asparagus is a great source of iron.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and asparagus contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and asparagus has 20 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to asparagus for fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for asparagus, 34:61:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 61% |
| Fat | 6% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both rhubarb and asparagus are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and asparagus has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb and asparagus contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and asparagus contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and asparagus has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and asparagus contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and asparagus are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and asparagus has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has 43% more Vitamin C than asparagus - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and asparagus has 5.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Asparagus has 660% more Vitamin A than rhubarb - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and asparagus has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and asparagus contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and asparagus has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and asparagus contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and asparagus has 41.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Asparagus has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Rhubarb | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.143 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.978 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.274 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 258% more calcium than asparagus - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and asparagus has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Asparagus is a great source of iron and it has 873% more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and asparagus are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 43% more potassium than asparagus - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and asparagus has 202mg 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,
| Rhubarb | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | 710 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 9 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rhubarb has more linoleic acid than asparagus per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.04 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% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or asparagus contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and asparagus contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and asparagus has 20 calories.
Is rhubarb or asparagus better for protein?
Rhubarb and asparagus contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.2g of protein.
Does rhubarb or asparagus have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both rhubarb and asparagus are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and asparagus has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or asparagus contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 260% more calcium than asparagus - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and asparagus has 24mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or asparagus contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and asparagus are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 40% more potassium than asparagus - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and asparagus has 202mg of potassium.