Rhubarb vs. Strawberries

Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Strawberries


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

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

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

  • Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
  • Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
  • Strawberry has more folate.
  • Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of rhubarb and strawberries 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and strawberry has 32 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to strawberries for fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for strawberries, 8:85:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Rhubarb Strawberries
Protein 15% 8%
Carbohydrates 77% 85%
Fat 8% 7%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and strawberry has 7.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and strawberry has 4.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.67g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both rhubarb and strawberries are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 635% more Vitamin C than rhubarb - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Rhubarb has 12 times more Vitamin K than strawberry - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Strawberry has more folate. Both rhubarb and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Rhubarb Strawberries
Thiamin 0.02 MG 0.024 MG
Riboflavin 0.03 MG 0.022 MG
Niacin 0.3 MG 0.386 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.085 MG 0.125 MG
Vitamin B6 0.024 MG 0.047 MG
Folate 7 UG 24 UG

Minerals

calcium

Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 438% more calcium than strawberry - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and strawberry has 16mg of calcium.

iron

Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.41mg of iron.

potassium

Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 88% more potassium than strawberry - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and strawberry has 153mg 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 Strawberries
beta-carotene 61 UG 7 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 170 UG 26 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Rhubarb Strawberries
linoleic acid 0.099 G 0.09 G
Total 0.099 G 0.09 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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

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FAQ

Does rhubarb or strawberries contain more calories in 100 grams?
Rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and strawberry has 32 calories.

Does rhubarb or strawberries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb and strawberries contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and strawberry has 7.7g of carbohydrates.

Does rhubarb or strawberries contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 440% more calcium than strawberry - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and strawberry has 16mg of calcium.