Calories in Rhubarb
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Rhubarb contains 73 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 taza (240 g) provides about 175 kcal.
Roughly 93% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 4% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for otras frutas y ensaladas de frutas on FoodFactly (74 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 22% of the Daily Value for Vitamina K.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 73 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0,22 g | 0,3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0,047 g | 0,2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 4 mg | 0,2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17,4 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1,6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 14,4 g | |
| Protein C | 0,81 g | 2% |
| Vitamina A C | 4 µg | 0,4% |
| Vitamina C C | 5,7 mg | 6% |
| Vitamina D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E C | 0,24 mg | 2% |
| Vitamina K C | 26,3 µg | 22% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,014 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,028 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0,24 mg | 2% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,02 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 5,5 mg | 1% |
| Calcio C | 73 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 0,2 mg | 1% |
| Magnesio C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Fósforo C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Potasio C | 233 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0,09 mg | 0,8% |
| Copper C | 0,018 mg | 2% |
| Selenio C | 1,1 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 4%
- Carbohydrates 93%
- Fat 3%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0,81 gbelow the median for otras frutas y ensaladas de frutas (median 1 g)
- Fiber1,6 gbelow the median for otras frutas y ensaladas de frutas (median 1,8 g)
- Sugars14,4 gin the top quarter of otras frutas y ensaladas de frutas (median 12,5 g)
- Fat0,22 gbelow the median for otras frutas y ensaladas de frutas (median 0,44 g)
- Saturated fat0,047 gbelow the median for otras frutas y ensaladas de frutas (median 0,052 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal1,1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water80,8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 0,035 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 0,089 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0,089 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,001 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0,041 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0,033 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroteno C | 46 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 129 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 80,8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 4 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido C | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Rhubarb
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhubarb, crudo Raw | 21 | 0,9 g | 4,5 g | 0,2 g |
| Rhubarb, salvaje, hojas (Alaska Native) | 61 | 4,2 g | 9,9 g | 0,5 g |
| Rhubarb, congelado, no cocido Frozen | 21 | 0,55 g | 5,1 g | 0,11 g |
| Rhubarb, congelado, cocinado, con azúcar Cooked | 116 | 0,39 g | 31,2 g | 0,05 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lychee | 66 | 0,83 g | 16,5 g | 0,44 g |
| Frutas, escotillas | 63 | 0,56 g | 15,3 g | 0,24 g |
| Applesauce, ordinario | 75 | 0,25 g | 18 g | 0,17 g |
| Applesauce, saboreado | 75 | 0,25 g | 18 g | 0,17 g |
| Ambrosia | 75 | 0,81 g | 16,4 g | 0,98 g |
| Frutas, NFS | 68 | 0,68 g | 16,2 g | 0,21 g |
| Fruto de dragón | 68 | 0,68 g | 16,2 g | 0,21 g |
| Zumo de uva, blanco, con vitamina C agregada, de concentrado, estante estable | 65 | 0,094 g | 15,8 g | 0,27 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in rhubarb?
100 g of rhubarb has 73 kcal. 1 taza (240 g): about 175 kcal.
How much protein is in rhubarb?
Rhubarb contains 0,81 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1,9 g in 1 taza (240 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other otras frutas y ensaladas de frutas, that is below the median (median 1 g).
How many carbs are in rhubarb?
Rhubarb has 17,4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,6 g of fiber and 14,4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in rhubarb?
Rhubarb contains 0,22 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,047 g is saturated (0,2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does rhubarb contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamina K (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in rhubarb?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0,2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does rhubarb have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, rhubarb has 73 kcal, while rhubarb, crudo has 21 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709268. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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