Rhubarb vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and eggplant:
- Both rhubarb and eggplant are high in potassium.
- Eggplant has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is lighter in carbs and similar to eggplant for protein and fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 82% |
| Fat | 6% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 67% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and eggplant contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and eggplant are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has 264% more Vitamin C than eggplant - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 737% more Vitamin K than eggplant - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both rhubarb and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Rhubarb | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 856% more calcium than eggplant - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and eggplant contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and eggplant are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 26% more potassium than eggplant - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg 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 | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both rhubarb and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Rhubarb | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.063 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% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.
Does rhubarb or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or eggplant contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 860% more calcium than eggplant - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or eggplant contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and eggplant are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 30% more potassium than eggplant - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.