Rhubarb vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and spirulina:
- Both rhubarb and spirulina are high in calcium and potassium.
- Rhubarb has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than spirulina.
- Rhubarb has 49 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Spirulina has more beta-carotene than rhubarb, however, rhubarb contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than spirulina.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and rhubarb has 93% less calories than spirulina - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and spirulina has 290 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for spirulina, 58:24:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 58% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 24% |
| Fat | 8% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than spirulina - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spirulina is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and spirulina contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 62 times more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Rhubarb has 49 times less saturated fat than spirulina - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb and spirulina contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has 480% more Vitamin A than rhubarb - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has 17 times more Vitamin E than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and spirulina contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Rhubarb | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both rhubarb and spirulina are high in calcium. Spirulina has 40% more calcium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 128 times more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 373% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg 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, spirulina has more beta-carotene than rhubarb per 100 grams, however, rhubarb contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than spirulina per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 342 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than rhubarb per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 1.254 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does rhubarb or spirulina contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and rhubarb has 90% less calories than spirulina - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and spirulina has 290 calories.
Is rhubarb or spirulina better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 62 times more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Does rhubarb or spirulina have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 4.2 times fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or spirulina contain more calcium?
Both rhubarb and spirulina are high in calcium. Spirulina has 40% more calcium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or spirulina contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 128 times more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron in 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
Does rhubarb or spirulina contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 370% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.