Rhubarb vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Cooked Turkey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
cooked
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and turkey:
- Both rhubarb and turkey are high in potassium.
- Rhubarb has 39.6 times less saturated fat than turkey.
- Rhubarb has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey.
- Rhubarb has signficantly more dietary fiber than turkey.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
- Turkey has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Turkey is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Turkey is high in calories and rhubarb has 89% less calories than turkey - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and turkey has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to turkey per calorie. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | ~ |
| Fat | 6% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both rhubarb and turkey are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb has signficantly more dietary fiber than turkey - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Turkey has less sugar than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Turkey is an excellent source of protein and it has 30 times more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Rhubarb has 39.6 times less saturated fat than turkey - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and rhubarb are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and rhubarb does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Rhubarb has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey - turkey has 109mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and rhubarb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has more Vitamin C than turkey - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Turkey has more Vitamin D than rhubarb - turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and rhubarb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has more Vitamin K than turkey - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Turkey has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both rhubarb and turkey contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Rhubarb | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 514% more calcium than turkey - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Turkey has 395% more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and turkey are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 21% more potassium than turkey - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, turkey has more linoleic acid than rhubarb per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 1.873 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 1.883 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% | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Turkey is high in calories and rhubarb has 90% less calories than turkey - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and turkey has 189 calories.
Is rhubarb or turkey better for protein?
Turkey is a fantastic source of protein and it has 30 times more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Does rhubarb or turkey have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both rhubarb and turkey are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or turkey contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 510% more calcium than turkey - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or turkey contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and turkey are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 20% more potassium than turkey - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.