Plums vs. Rhubarb
Nutrition comparison of Plums and Rhubarb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
plums
versus
rhubarb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in plums and rhubarb:
- Plum has more beta-carotene than rhubarb, however, rhubarb contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than plum.
- Rhubarb has 54% less calories than plum.
- Rhubarb has 60% less carbohydrates than plum.
- Rhubarb has 8 times less sugar than plum.
- Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Plums (Plums, raw) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 54% less calories than plum - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and plum has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, plums is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to rhubarb for fat. Plums has a macronutrient ratio of 6:89:5 and for rhubarb, 16:78:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Plums | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 89% | 78% |
| Fat | 5% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb has 60% less carbohydrates than plum - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb has 29% more dietary fiber than plum - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb has 8 times less sugar than plum - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and plum has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and plums contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and plum has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and plums are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and plum has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and plum has 9.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and plum has 17ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 358% more Vitamin K than plum - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both plums and rhubarb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Plums | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.028 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.417 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.135 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than plum - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and plum has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and plums contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and plum has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 83% more potassium than plum - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and plum has 157mg 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, plum has more beta-carotene than rhubarb per 100 grams, however, rhubarb contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than plum per 100 grams.
| Plums | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 190 UG | 61 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 73 UG | 170 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rhubarb has more linoleic acid than plum per 100 grams.
| Plums | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.044 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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or plums contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 50% less calories than plum - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and plum has 46 calories.
Does rhubarb or plums have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 60% fewer carbohydrates than plum - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or plums contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than plum - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and plum has 6mg of calcium.