Raspberries vs. Rhubarb
Nutrition comparison of Raspberries and Rhubarb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raspberries
versus
rhubarb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raspberries and rhubarb:
- Raspberry has more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Raspberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Rhubarb has 60% less calories than raspberry.
- Rhubarb has 62% less carbohydrates than raspberry.
- Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 60% less calories than raspberry - raspberry has 52 calories per 100 grams and rhubarb has 21 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raspberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to rhubarb per calorie. Raspberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:82:10 and for rhubarb, 16:78:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raspberries | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 78% |
| Fat | 10% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb has 62% less carbohydrates than raspberry - raspberry has 11.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and rhubarb has 4.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 261% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - raspberry has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Raspberries and rhubarb contain similar amounts of sugar - raspberry has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Raspberries and rhubarb contain similar amounts of protein - raspberry has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and rhubarb has 0.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raspberries and rhubarb are low in saturated fat - raspberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raspberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 228% more Vitamin C than rhubarb - raspberry has 26.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Raspberries and rhubarb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raspberry has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Raspberries and rhubarb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raspberry has 0.87mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 276% more Vitamin K than raspberry - raspberry has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Raspberry has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both raspberries and rhubarb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Raspberries | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.032 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.598 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.329 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 244% more calcium than raspberry - raspberry has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and rhubarb has 86mg of calcium.
iron
Raspberry has 214% more iron than rhubarb - raspberry has 0.69mg of iron per 100 grams and rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron.
potassium
Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 91% more potassium than raspberry - raspberry has 151mg of potassium per 100 grams and rhubarb has 288mg 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 raspberries and rhubarb contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Raspberries | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 12 UG | 61 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 136 UG | 170 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raspberry has more linoleic acid than rhubarb per 100 grams.
| Raspberries | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.249 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.249 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 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% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does raspberries or rhubarb contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 60% less calories than raspberry - raspberry has 52 calories in 100g and rhubarb has 21 calories.
Does raspberries or rhubarb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 60% fewer carbohydrates than raspberry - raspberry has 11.9g of carbs for 100g and rhubarb has 4.5g of carbohydrates.
Does raspberries or rhubarb contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than raspberry - raspberry has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and rhubarb has 86mg of calcium.