Food with Nutrition Similar to Rhubarb


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Similar to Rhubarb

A common fruit, rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium. It is also a good source of potassium. It also has significant amounts of dietary fiber and Vitamin C. One cup of rhubarb contains about 26 calories.

Many foods are similar nutritionally to rhubarb, including pickles, cucumber, fennel and grapes.

We compared the key nutrients in rhubarb (potassium and calcium) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:
plants and vegetables: Pickles, Cucumber, Fennel, Celery, Green Bean, Leeks, Iceberg Lettuce, Asparagus, Alfalfa Sprouts, Bean Sprouts, Arugula, Marjoram, Pumpkin Puree, Edamame, Capers, Chives, Okra, Kale
fruits: Grapes
nuts, grains and legumes: Pine Nut
The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to rhubarb are below.

plants and vegetables

There are quite a few plants and vegetables that offer similar nutritional benefits to rhubarb. Pickles, cucumber, fennel, celery and green bean are all high in potassium and or calcium.

Pickles

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Similarity: > 95%

Pickles are also high in calcium and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and pickles:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Pickles
(2.75 spears)
288
potassium (MG)
117
86
calcium (MG)
57
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0.985 | 0.985 | 0.72 Complete Comparison:
Pickles vs. Rhubarb


Cucumber

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Similarity: > 95%

Cucumber contains nutrients similar to rhubarb, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, cucumber contains more Vitamin A and folate than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and cucumber:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Cucumber
(1 cup)
288
potassium (MG)
147
86
calcium (MG)
16
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0.979 | 0.979 | 0.69 Complete Comparison:
Cucumber vs. Rhubarb


Fennel

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Similarity: > 95%

Fennel is also high in calcium and potassium. Moreover, fennel contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and iron than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and fennel:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Fennel
(1.25 cup)
288
potassium (MG)
414
86
calcium (MG)
49
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0.978 | 0.978 | 1.94 Complete Comparison:
Fennel vs. Rhubarb


Celery

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Similarity: > 95%

Celery is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, celery contains more Vitamin E than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and celery:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Celery
(1 cup)
288
potassium (MG)
260
86
calcium (MG)
40
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0.978 | 0.978 | 1.12 Complete Comparison:
Celery vs. Rhubarb


Green Bean

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Similarity: > 95%

Green bean is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, green bean contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, iron and riboflavin than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and green bean:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Green Bean
(1 cup)
288
potassium (MG)
211
86
calcium (MG)
37
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0.974 | 0.974 | 1.85 Complete Comparison:
Green Bean vs. Rhubarb


Leeks

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Similarity: > 95%

Leeks are also high in calcium and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, leeks contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and iron than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and leeks:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Leeks
(about 1 cup)
288
potassium (MG)
180
86
calcium (MG)
59
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0.97 | 0.97 | 2.23 Complete Comparison:
Leeks vs. Rhubarb


Iceberg Lettuce

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Similarity: > 95%

Iceberg lettuce contains nutrients similar to rhubarb, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, iceberg lettuce contains more protein and Vitamin A than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and iceberg lettuce:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Iceberg Lettuce
(1.5 cup)
288
potassium (MG)
141
86
calcium (MG)
18
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0.965 | 0.965 | 0.88 Complete Comparison:
Iceberg Lettuce vs. Rhubarb


Asparagus

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Similarity: > 95%

Asparagus are also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, asparagus contains more Vitamin A, iron, thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6 than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and asparagus:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Asparagus
(3/4 cup)
288
potassium (MG)
202
86
calcium (MG)
24
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0.961 | 0.961 | 1.95 Complete Comparison:
Asparagus vs. Rhubarb


Alfalfa Sprouts

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Similarity: > 95%

Alfalfa sprouts contain nutrients similar to rhubarb, but in smaller amounts overall. Moreover, alfalfa sprouts contains more protein, iron, riboflavin and pantothenic acid than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and alfalfa sprouts:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Alfalfa Sprouts
(3 cups)
288
potassium (MG)
79
86
calcium (MG)
32
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0.96 | 0.96 | 1.63 Complete Comparison:
Alfalfa Sprouts vs. Rhubarb


Bean Sprouts

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Similarity: > 95%

Bean sprouts contain nutrients similar to rhubarb, but in smaller amounts overall. Moreover, bean sprouts contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C, iron and riboflavin than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and bean sprouts:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Bean Sprouts
(1 cup)
288
potassium (MG)
149
86
calcium (MG)
13
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0.956 | 0.956 | 1.7 Complete Comparison:
Bean Sprouts vs. Rhubarb


Arugula

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Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than rhubarb, arugula is also high in calcium and potassium. Moreover, arugula contains more protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, iron and folate than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and arugula:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Arugula
(50 leaves)
288
potassium (MG)
369
86
calcium (MG)
160
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0.952 | 0.952 | 2.95 Complete Comparison:
Arugula vs. Rhubarb


Marjoram

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Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than rhubarb, marjoram is also high in calcium and potassium. Moreover, marjoram contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C and Vitamin A than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and marjoram:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Marjoram
(167 tsps)
288
potassium (MG)
1522
86
calcium (MG)
1990
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0.95 | 0.95 | 12.19 Complete Comparison:
Marjoram vs. Rhubarb


Pumpkin Puree

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Similarity: > 90%

Pumpkin puree is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, pumpkin puree contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A and iron than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and pumpkin puree:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Pumpkin Puree
(3/8 cup)
288
potassium (MG)
206
86
calcium (MG)
26
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0.941 | 0.941 | 2.17 Complete Comparison:
Pumpkin Puree vs. Rhubarb


Edamame

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Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than rhubarb, edamame is also high in calcium and potassium. Moreover, edamame contains more dietary fiber, protein, iron and thiamin than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and edamame:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Edamame
(5/8 cup)
288
potassium (MG)
436
86
calcium (MG)
63
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0.928 | 0.928 | 3.97 Complete Comparison:
Edamame vs. Rhubarb


Capers

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Similarity: > 90%

Capers contain nutrients similar to rhubarb, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, capers contains more dietary fiber, iron and riboflavin than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and capers:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Capers
(12 tbsps)
288
potassium (MG)
40
86
calcium (MG)
40
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0.928 | 0.928 | 1.27 Complete Comparison:
Capers vs. Rhubarb


Chives

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Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than rhubarb, chives are also high in calcium and potassium. Moreover, chives contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and iron than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and chives:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Chives
(33 tbsps)
288
potassium (MG)
296
86
calcium (MG)
92
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0.928 | 0.928 | 3.79 Complete Comparison:
Chives vs. Rhubarb


Okra

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Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than rhubarb, okra is also high in calcium and potassium. Moreover, okra contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and iron than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and okra:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Okra
(1 cup)
288
potassium (MG)
299
86
calcium (MG)
82
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0.926 | 0.926 | 2.65 Complete Comparison:
Okra vs. Rhubarb


Kale

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Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than rhubarb, kale is also high in calcium and potassium. Moreover, kale contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and iron than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and kale:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Kale
(5 cups)
288
potassium (MG)
348
86
calcium (MG)
254
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0.925 | 0.925 | 4.77 Complete Comparison:
Kale vs. Rhubarb


fruits


Grapes

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Similarity: > 95%

Grapes contain nutrients similar to rhubarb, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, grapes contains more Vitamin B6 than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and grapes:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Grapes
(5/8 cup)
288
potassium (MG)
191
86
calcium (MG)
10
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0.978 | 0.978 | 0.82 Complete Comparison:
Grapes vs. Rhubarb


nuts, grains and legumes


Pine Nut

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Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than rhubarb, pine nut is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, pine nut contains more dietary fiber, protein and Vitamin E than rhubarb.

For 100 grams of rhubarb and pine nut:


Rhubarb
(7/8 cup)
Pine Nut
(3/4 cup)
288
potassium (MG)
597
86
calcium (MG)
16
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0.942 | 0.942 | 8.15 Complete Comparison:
Pine Nut vs. Rhubarb



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