Blackberry vs. Rhubarb
Nutrition comparison of Blackberry and Rhubarb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blackberry
versus
rhubarb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blackberry and rhubarb:
- Blackberry has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Blackberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Rhubarb has 51% less calories than blackberry.
- Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 51% less calories than blackberry - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and blackberry has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blackberry is lighter in protein and similar to rhubarb for carbs and fat. Blackberry has a macronutrient ratio of 12:79:9 and for rhubarb, 16:78:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blackberry | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 78% |
| Fat | 9% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Blackberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 194% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blackberry has 5.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and blackberry contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and blackberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and blackberry contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and blackberry are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blackberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 163% more Vitamin C than rhubarb - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blackberry has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blackberry has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blackberry has 19.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blackberry has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both blackberry and rhubarb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Blackberry | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.646 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.276 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 197% more calcium than blackberry - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and blackberry has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Blackberry has 182% more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.62mg of iron.
potassium
Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 78% more potassium than blackberry - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and blackberry has 162mg 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 blackberry and rhubarb contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Blackberry | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 128 UG | 61 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 118 UG | 170 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blackberry and rhubarb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blackberry | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.186 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.186 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or blackberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 50% less calories than blackberry - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and blackberry has 43 calories.
Does rhubarb or blackberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or blackberry contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 200% more calcium than blackberry - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and blackberry has 29mg of calcium.