Blueberry vs. Rhubarb
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Rhubarb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
rhubarb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and rhubarb:
- Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Rhubarb has 63% less calories than blueberry.
- Rhubarb has 69% less carbohydrates than blueberry.
- Rhubarb has 8 times less sugar than blueberry.
- Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 63% less calories than blueberry - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to rhubarb for fat. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for rhubarb, 16:78:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 78% |
| Fat | 5% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb has 69% less carbohydrates than blueberry - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 33% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb has 8 times less sugar than blueberry - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and blueberry contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and blueberry are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both blueberry and rhubarb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Blueberry | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than blueberry - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and blueberry contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 274% more potassium than blueberry - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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 blueberry and rhubarb contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Blueberry | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 61 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | 170 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blueberry and rhubarb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blueberry | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.088 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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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 60% less calories than blueberry - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does rhubarb or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 70% fewer carbohydrates than blueberry - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or blueberry contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than blueberry - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.