Cherries vs. Rhubarb
Nutrition comparison of Cherries and Rhubarb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherries
versus
rhubarb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherries and rhubarb:
- Both rhubarb and cherries are high in potassium.
- Rhubarb has 10.6 times less sugar than cherry.
- Rhubarb has 67% less calories than cherry.
- Rhubarb has 72% less carbohydrates than cherry.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 67% less calories than cherry - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to rhubarb for fat. Cherries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for rhubarb, 16:78:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherries | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 78% |
| Fat | 3% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb has 72% less carbohydrates than cherry - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb and cherries contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb has 10.6 times less sugar than cherry - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and cherries contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and cherries are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 12 times more Vitamin K than cherry - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both cherries and rhubarb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cherries | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.154 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.199 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 562% more calcium than cherry - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and cherries are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 30% more potassium than cherry - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg 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 cherries and rhubarb contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cherries | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 38 UG | 61 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 85 UG | 170 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rhubarb has more linoleic acid than cherry per 100 grams.
| Cherries | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.099 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% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 70% less calories than cherry - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does rhubarb or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cherry - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or cherries contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 560% more calcium than cherry - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or cherries contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and cherries are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 30% more potassium than cherry - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry has 222mg of potassium.