Rhubarb vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and celery:
- Both rhubarb and celery are high in potassium.
- Celery has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and celery contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to celery for protein. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for celery, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 72% |
| Fat | 6% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both rhubarb and celery are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb and celery contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and celery contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and celery contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and celery are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has 158% more Vitamin C than celery - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and celery has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Celery has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both rhubarb and celery contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Rhubarb | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 115% more calcium than celery - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and celery contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and celery are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 11% more potassium than celery - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and celery has 260mg 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 celery contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Rhubarb | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 270 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | 283 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both rhubarb and celery contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Rhubarb | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.079 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% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and celery contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Does rhubarb or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both rhubarb and celery are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or celery contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 120% more calcium than celery - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or celery contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and celery are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 10% more potassium than celery - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.