Kiwi vs. Rhubarb
Nutrition comparison of Kiwi and Rhubarb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kiwi
versus
rhubarb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kiwi and rhubarb:
- Both rhubarb and kiwi are high in potassium.
- Kiwi has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Rhubarb has 66% less calories than kiwi.
- Rhubarb has 69% less carbohydrates than kiwi.
- Rhubarb has 7.1 times less sugar than kiwi.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 66% less calories than kiwi - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and kiwi has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kiwi is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to rhubarb for fat. Kiwi has a macronutrient ratio of 7:87:7 and for rhubarb, 16:78:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kiwi | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 78% |
| Fat | 7% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb has 69% less carbohydrates than kiwi - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and kiwi has 14.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 67% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kiwi has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb has 7.1 times less sugar than kiwi - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and kiwi has 9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and kiwi contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and kiwi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and kiwi are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kiwi has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 10 times more Vitamin C than rhubarb - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kiwi has 92.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and kiwi contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kiwi has 4ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and kiwi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kiwi has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and kiwi contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kiwi has 40.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kiwi has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both kiwi and rhubarb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Kiwi | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.341 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.183 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 153% more calcium than kiwi - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and kiwi has 34mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and kiwi contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and kiwi has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and kiwi are high in potassium. Rhubarb is very similar to rhubarb for potassium - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and kiwi has 312mg 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 kiwi and rhubarb contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Kiwi | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 52 UG | 61 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 122 UG | 170 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kiwi has more linoleic acid than rhubarb per 100 grams.
| Kiwi | Rhubarb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.246 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.246 G | 0.099 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 | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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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% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | protein | 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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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or kiwi contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 70% less calories than kiwi - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and kiwi has 61 calories.
Does rhubarb or kiwi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 70% fewer carbohydrates than kiwi - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and kiwi has 14.7g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or kiwi contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 150% more calcium than kiwi - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and kiwi has 34mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or kiwi contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and kiwi are high in potassium. Rhubarb is very similar to rhubarb for potassium - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and kiwi has 312mg of potassium.