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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of rhubarb and cabbage 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: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 heavier in fat and similar to cabbage for protein and carbs. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for cabbage, 18:79:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Rhubarb Cabbage
Protein 15% 18%
Carbohydrates 77% 79%
Fat 8% 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

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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

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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



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Note: The specific food items compared are: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .

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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.