Yogurt vs. Rhubarb

Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Rhubarb


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

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

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

  • Both rhubarb and yogurt are high in calcium.
  • Rhubarb has 38.5 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
  • Rhubarb has 66% less calories than yogurt.
  • Rhubarb has signficantly more dietary fiber than yogurt.
  • Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
  • Yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
Detailed nutritional comparison of yogurt 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: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) 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 66% less calories than yogurt - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to rhubarb per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 23:30:47 and for rhubarb, 16:78:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Yogurt Rhubarb
Protein 23% 16%
Carbohydrates 30% 78%
Fat 47% 6%
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carbohydrates

Both rhubarb and yogurt are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Rhubarb has signficantly more dietary fiber than yogurt - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Rhubarb and yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Yogurt has 286% more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Rhubarb has 38.5 times less saturated fat than yogurt - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Rhubarb has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and rhubarb does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Rhubarb has 15 times more Vitamin C than yogurt - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Yogurt has 440% more Vitamin A than rhubarb - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Yogurt and rhubarb contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and rhubarb does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Rhubarb and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Rhubarb has 145 times more Vitamin K than yogurt - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both yogurt and rhubarb contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Yogurt Rhubarb
Thiamin 0.029 MG 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.142 MG 0.03 MG
Niacin 0.075 MG 0.3 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.389 MG 0.085 MG
Vitamin B6 0.032 MG 0.024 MG
Folate 7 UG 7 UG
Vitamin B12 0.37 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both rhubarb and yogurt are high in calcium. Yogurt has 41% more calcium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.

iron

Rhubarb and yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.

potassium

Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 86% more potassium than yogurt - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg 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,

Yogurt Rhubarb
beta-carotene 5 UG 61 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 170 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Yogurt Rhubarb
linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.099 G
Total 0.065 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: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) .

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FAQ

Does rhubarb or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?
Rhubarb has 70% less calories than yogurt - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.

Does rhubarb or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both rhubarb and yogurt are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.

Does rhubarb or yogurt contain more calcium?
Both rhubarb and yogurt are high in calcium. Yogurt has 40% more calcium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.