Pineapple vs. Rhubarb

Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Rhubarb


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of pineapple versus rhubarb (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and rhubarb:

  • Pineapple has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Rhubarb has 58% less calories than pineapple.
  • Rhubarb has 65% less carbohydrates than pineapple.
  • Rhubarb has 7.9 times less sugar than pineapple.
  • Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
  • Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pineapple and rhubarb is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Rhubarb has 58% less calories than pineapple - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to rhubarb per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:95:2 and for rhubarb, 15:77:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pineapple Rhubarb
Protein 4% 15%
Carbohydrates 95% 77%
Fat 2% 8%
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carbohydrates

Rhubarb has 65% less carbohydrates than pineapple - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Rhubarb has 29% more dietary fiber than pineapple - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Rhubarb has 7.9 times less sugar than pineapple - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple has 9.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Rhubarb and pineapple contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both rhubarb and pineapple are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 498% more Vitamin C than rhubarb - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Rhubarb and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Rhubarb and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Rhubarb has 40 times more Vitamin K than pineapple - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Pineapple has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both pineapple and rhubarb contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.

Pineapple Rhubarb
Thiamin 0.079 MG 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.032 MG 0.03 MG
Niacin 0.5 MG 0.3 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.213 MG 0.085 MG
Vitamin B6 0.112 MG 0.024 MG
Folate 18 UG 7 UG

Minerals

calcium

Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 562% more calcium than pineapple - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Rhubarb and pineapple contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.

potassium

Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 164% more potassium than pineapple - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg 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 pineapple and rhubarb contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Pineapple Rhubarb
beta-carotene 35 UG 61 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 170 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rhubarb has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.

Pineapple Rhubarb
linoleic acid 0.023 G 0.099 G
Total 0.023 G 0.099 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) .

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FAQ

Does rhubarb or pineapple contain more calories in 100 grams?
Rhubarb has 60% less calories than pineapple - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.

Does rhubarb or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.

Does rhubarb or pineapple contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 560% more calcium than pineapple - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.