Rhubarb vs. Capers
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Capers
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
capers
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and capers:
- Caper has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Caper has signficantly more iron than rhubarb.
- Caper is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Capers (Capers, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and capers contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and caper has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to capers per calorie. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for capers, 24:49:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Capers | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 49% |
| Fat | 6% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both rhubarb and capers are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Caper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 78% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caper has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and capers contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and caper has 0.41g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and capers contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and caper has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and capers are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caper has 0.23g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has 86% more Vitamin C than caper - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and caper has 4.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and caper has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and caper has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caper has 24.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Caper has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both rhubarb and capers contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Rhubarb | Capers | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.018 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.652 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 115% more calcium than caper - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Caper has signficantly more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and caper has 1.7mg of iron.
potassium
Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 620% more potassium than caper - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg 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 rhubarb and capers contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Rhubarb | Capers | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 83 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both rhubarb and capers contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Rhubarb | Capers | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.111 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.113 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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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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 capers contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and capers contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and caper has 23 calories.
Does rhubarb or capers have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both rhubarb and capers are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or capers contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 120% more calcium than caper - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.