Garden Rhubarb · Rheum rhabarbarum
Rhubarb, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Vegetables3 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Rhubarb, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Very good nutrient density 52/100
How many beneficial nutrients Rhubarb, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Rhubarb, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
77% from carbs
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Carbs 77%4.5 g per serving
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Fat 8%0.2 g per serving
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Protein 15%0.9 g per serving
What Rhubarb, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 99.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 46.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 37.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 99.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 5.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 8.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 29.3 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.3 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 7.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg | |
| Choline | 6.1 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 86.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | |
| Magnesium | 12.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 14.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 288.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 1.1 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.8 g | — |
About Rhubarb, raw
Rhubarb is technically a vegetable, but its long red-and-green stalks are so sharp and sour that it has been adopted by the dessert world, where a good dose of sugar turns it into the backbone of pies, crumbles and compotes. Raw, the stalks are crisp and mouth-puckeringly tart.
It is very light at about 21 calories per 100 grams before any sugar is added, offering vitamin K, a little vitamin C, potassium and calcium. Its bright color and fiber make it a pleasant, low-calorie base for cooked fruit dishes — though the sweetening it usually needs changes that calorie maths considerably.
One firm rule: eat only the stalks. Rhubarb leaves contain high levels of oxalic acid and are toxic, so they are always trimmed off and discarded before cooking.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Rhubarb, raw?
There are 21 calories in 100 g of Rhubarb, raw, or about 11 calories in 1 stalk (51 g).
How much protein is in Rhubarb, raw?
Rhubarb, raw contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Rhubarb, raw?
Rhubarb, raw has 4.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Rhubarb, raw?
Rhubarb, raw provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Rhubarb, raw a good source of?
Rhubarb, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin K (24% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
