Milk vs. Rhubarb

Nutrition comparison of Milk and Rhubarb


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of milk versus rhubarb (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and rhubarb:

  • Both rhubarb and milk are high in calcium.
  • Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
  • Rhubarb has 22.7 times less saturated fat than milk.
  • Rhubarb has 58% less calories than milk.
  • Rhubarb has signficantly more dietary fiber than milk.
  • Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of milk and rhubarb is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Rhubarb has 58% less calories than milk - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to rhubarb per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 26:38:36 and for rhubarb, 15:77:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Milk Rhubarb
Protein 26% 15%
Carbohydrates 38% 77%
Fat 36% 8%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both rhubarb and milk are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Rhubarb has signficantly more dietary fiber than milk - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Rhubarb and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Milk has 267% more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Rhubarb has 22.7 times less saturated fat than milk - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both milk and rhubarb are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and rhubarb does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Both milk and rhubarb are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and rhubarb does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Rhubarb has 39 times more Vitamin C than milk - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Milk has 1000% more Vitamin A than rhubarb - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Milk has more Vitamin D than rhubarb - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and rhubarb does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Rhubarb and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Rhubarb has 145 times more Vitamin K than milk - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both milk and rhubarb contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Milk Rhubarb
Thiamin 0.039 MG 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.185 MG 0.03 MG
Niacin 0.092 MG 0.3 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.356 MG 0.085 MG
Vitamin B6 0.038 MG 0.024 MG
Folate 5 UG 7 UG
Vitamin B12 0.53 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both rhubarb and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 40% more calcium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.

iron

Rhubarb and milk contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.

potassium

Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 106% more potassium than milk - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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,

Milk Rhubarb
beta-carotene 4 UG 61 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 170 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and rhubarb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Milk Rhubarb
other omega 6 0.004 G ~
linoleic acid 0.062 G 0.099 G
Total 0.066 G 0.099 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) .

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FAQ

Does rhubarb or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Rhubarb has 60% less calories than milk - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.

Does rhubarb or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both rhubarb and milk are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.

Does rhubarb or milk contain more calcium?
Both rhubarb and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 40% more calcium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.

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