Rhubarb vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and brussels sprouts:
- Both rhubarb and brussels sprouts are high in calcium and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Rhubarb has 51% less calories than brussels sprout.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 51% less calories than brussels sprout - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to brussels sprouts for fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 68% |
| Fat | 6% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 111% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 276% more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 963% more Vitamin C than rhubarb - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has 660% more Vitamin A than rhubarb - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 504% more Vitamin K than rhubarb - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Rhubarb | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both rhubarb and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Rhubarb has 105% more calcium than brussels sprout - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 536% more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 35% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg 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 | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 450 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | 1590 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rhubarb has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.046 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 Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does rhubarb or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 50% less calories than brussels sprout - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does rhubarb or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or brussels sprouts contain more calcium?
Both rhubarb and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Rhubarb has 110% more calcium than brussels sprout - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 40% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.