Rhubarb vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and carrots:
- Both rhubarb and carrots are high in potassium.
- Carrot has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 87% |
| Fat | 6% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 56% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and carrots are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 166 times more Vitamin A than rhubarb - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both rhubarb and carrots contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Rhubarb | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 161% more calcium than carrot - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and carrots are high in potassium. Rhubarb is very similar to rhubarb for potassium - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 carrots contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Rhubarb | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both rhubarb and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Rhubarb | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.1 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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FAQ
Does rhubarb or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does rhubarb or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or carrots contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 160% more calcium than carrot - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or carrots contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and carrots are high in potassium. Rhubarb is very similar to rhubarb for potassium - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.