Rhubarb vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and broccoli:
- Both rhubarb and broccoli are high in calcium and potassium.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to broccoli for fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 17:76:7 and for broccoli, 28:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 64% |
| Fat | 7% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli 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 broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 213% more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and broccoli are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 10 times more Vitamin C than rhubarb - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 520% more Vitamin A than rhubarb - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 247% more Vitamin K than rhubarb - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Rhubarb | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both rhubarb and broccoli are high in calcium. Rhubarb has 83% more calcium than broccoli - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 232% more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and broccoli are high in potassium. Rhubarb is very similar to rhubarb for potassium - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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 | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 361 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | 1403 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rhubarb has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.055 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% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does rhubarb or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or broccoli contain more calcium?
Both rhubarb and broccoli are high in calcium. Rhubarb has 80% more calcium than broccoli - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and broccoli are high in potassium. Rhubarb is very similar to rhubarb for potassium - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.