Rhubarb vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Beets
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and beets:
- Both rhubarb and beets are high in potassium.
- Beet has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Beet is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Rhubarb has 5.1 times less sugar than beet.
- Rhubarb has 51% less calories than beet.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 51% less calories than beet - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and beet has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is lighter in carbs and similar to beets for protein and fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for beets, 14:83:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 83% |
| Fat | 6% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb and beets contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and beet has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Beet is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 56% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb has 5.1 times less sugar than beet - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and beet has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and beets contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and beet has 1.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and beets are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beet has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has 63% more Vitamin C than beet - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and beets contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beet has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and beets contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 145 times more Vitamin K than beet - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beet has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both rhubarb and beets contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Rhubarb | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 438% more calcium than beet - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and beet has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Beet has 264% more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and beet has 0.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and beets are high in potassium. Rhubarb is very similar to rhubarb for potassium - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and beet has 325mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both rhubarb and beets contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Rhubarb | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.055 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% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does rhubarb or beets contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 50% less calories than beet - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and beet has 43 calories.
Does rhubarb or beets have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb and beets contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and beet has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or beets contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 440% more calcium than beet - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and beet has 16mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or beets contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and beets are high in potassium. Rhubarb is very similar to rhubarb for potassium - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and beet has 325mg of potassium.