Rhubarb vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and strawberries:
- Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
- Strawberry has more folate.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and strawberry has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to strawberries for fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 85% |
| Fat | 6% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and strawberry has 7.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and strawberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.67g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and strawberries are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 635% more Vitamin C than rhubarb - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 12 times more Vitamin K than strawberry - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Strawberry has more folate. Both rhubarb and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Rhubarb | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 438% more calcium than strawberry - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and strawberry has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 88% more potassium than strawberry - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and strawberry has 153mg 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 | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both rhubarb and strawberries contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Rhubarb | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.09 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: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 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 strawberries contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and strawberry has 32 calories.
Does rhubarb or strawberries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and strawberry has 7.7g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or strawberries contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 440% more calcium than strawberry - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and strawberry has 16mg of calcium.