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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of rhubarb and broccoli is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 15:77:8 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Rhubarb Broccoli
Protein 15% 27%
Carbohydrates 77% 64%
Fat 8% 9%
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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

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Broccoli has 213% more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.

Fat

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .

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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.

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