Banana vs. Rhubarb
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Rhubarb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
rhubarb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and rhubarb:
- Both rhubarb and banana are high in potassium.
- Banana has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Rhubarb has 10.1 times less sugar than banana.
- Rhubarb has 3.2 times less calories than banana.
- Rhubarb has 4 times less carbohydrates than banana.
- Rhubarb has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than banana, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene than rhubarb.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 3.2 times less calories than banana - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to rhubarb per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for rhubarb, 15:77:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 77% |
| Fat | 3% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb has 4 times less carbohydrates than banana - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 44% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb has 10.1 times less sugar than banana - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and banana contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and banana are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 57 times more Vitamin K than banana - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both banana and rhubarb contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Banana | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than banana - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and banana contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 24% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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 has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than banana per 100 grams, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene than rhubarb per 100 grams.
| Banana | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 61 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 170 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rhubarb has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.099 G |
Customize your serving size
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 3.2 times less calories than banana - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does rhubarb or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 4 times fewer carbohydrates than banana - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or banana contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than banana - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or banana contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 20% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.