Rhubarb vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and cabbage:
- Cabbage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Rhubarb has more lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than rhubarb.
- Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is similar to cabbage for protein, carbs and fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 80% |
| Fat | 6% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 39% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and cabbage are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 358% more Vitamin C than rhubarb - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has 159% more Vitamin K than rhubarb - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both rhubarb and cabbage contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Rhubarb | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 115% more calcium than cabbage - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and cabbage contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 69% more potassium than cabbage - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg 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 has more lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than rhubarb per 100 grams. Both rhubarb and cabbage contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Rhubarb | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 42 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | 30 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 33 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rhubarb has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.017 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% | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does rhubarb or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or cabbage contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 120% more calcium than cabbage - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.