Beef vs. Rhubarb
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Rhubarb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
rhubarb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and rhubarb:
- Both rhubarb and beef are high in potassium.
- Beef has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Rhubarb has signficantly more dietary fiber than beef.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef is high in calories and rhubarb has 92% less calories than beef - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and beef has 277 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to rhubarb per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for rhubarb, 16:78:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 78% |
| Fat | 62% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both rhubarb and beef are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb has signficantly more dietary fiber than beef - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and rhubarb has 99% less saturated fat than beef - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef has 7.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Rhubarb has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and rhubarb does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Rhubarb has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and rhubarb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has more Vitamin C than beef - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and rhubarb contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and rhubarb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 877% more Vitamin K than beef - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both beef and rhubarb contain significant amounts of folate.
| Beef | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 146% more calcium than beef - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 923% more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and beef has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and beef are high in potassium. Rhubarb has a little more potassium (5%) than beef by weight - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than rhubarb per 100 grams.
| Beef | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.402 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% | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or beef contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef is high in calories and rhubarb has 90% less calories than beef - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and beef has 277 calories.
Is rhubarb or beef better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Does rhubarb or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both rhubarb and beef are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does rhubarb or beef contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 150% more calcium than beef - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or beef contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and beef are high in potassium. Rhubarb has a little more potassium ( 10%) than beef by weight - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.