Rhubarb vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and cucumber:
- Cucumber has more pantothenic acid.
- Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and cucumber contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and cucumber has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is similar to cucumber for protein, carbs and fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 80% |
| Fat | 6% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both rhubarb and cucumber are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb has 260% more dietary fiber than cucumber - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and cucumber contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cucumber has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and cucumber contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.65g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and cucumber are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has 186% more Vitamin C than cucumber - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cucumber has more pantothenic acid. Both rhubarb and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Rhubarb | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 438% more calcium than cucumber - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and cucumber has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and cucumber contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 96% more potassium than cucumber - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and cucumber has 147mg 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, both rhubarb and cucumber contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Rhubarb | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 45 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | 23 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rhubarb has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.028 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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| 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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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or cucumber contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and cucumber contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and cucumber has 15 calories.
Does rhubarb or cucumber have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both rhubarb and cucumber are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or cucumber contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 440% more calcium than cucumber - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and cucumber has 16mg of calcium.