Blueberry vs. Rhubarb

Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Rhubarb


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

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

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

  • Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Rhubarb has 63% less calories than blueberry.
  • Rhubarb has 69% less carbohydrates than blueberry.
  • Rhubarb has 8 times less sugar than blueberry.
  • Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
  • Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of blueberry 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: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) 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 63% less calories than blueberry - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to rhubarb for fat. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for rhubarb, 16:78:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Blueberry Rhubarb
Protein 5% 16%
Carbohydrates 91% 78%
Fat 5% 6%
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carbohydrates

Rhubarb has 69% less carbohydrates than blueberry - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 33% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Rhubarb has 8 times less sugar than blueberry - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Rhubarb and blueberry contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both rhubarb and blueberry are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Rhubarb and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

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

Vitamin E

Rhubarb and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Rhubarb and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Both blueberry and rhubarb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Blueberry Rhubarb
Thiamin 0.037 MG 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.041 MG 0.03 MG
Niacin 0.418 MG 0.3 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.124 MG 0.085 MG
Vitamin B6 0.052 MG 0.024 MG
Folate 6 UG 7 UG

Minerals

calcium

Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than blueberry - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Rhubarb and blueberry contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.

potassium

Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 274% more potassium than blueberry - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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 blueberry and rhubarb contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Blueberry Rhubarb
beta-carotene 32 UG 61 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 80 UG 170 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blueberry and rhubarb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Blueberry Rhubarb
linoleic acid 0.088 G 0.099 G
Total 0.088 G 0.099 G



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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: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) .

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FAQ

Does rhubarb or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?
Rhubarb has 60% less calories than blueberry - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.

Does rhubarb or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 70% fewer carbohydrates than blueberry - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.

Does rhubarb or blueberry contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than blueberry - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.