Carb Counts for Rhubarb

Rhubarb is a tart fruit and is usually eaten in recipes with a lot of sugar. In my youth, it was popular to nibble on the raw stalks with sprinkles of salt.

Carbohydrate and Fiber Counts for Rhubarb

• ½ cup diced rhubarb: 1.5 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 1 gram fiber and 13 calories.

• 1 medium rhubarb stalk (a little over 2 ounces): 2 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 1 gram fiber and 11 calories.

Glycemic Index for Rhubarb

There is no scientific study of the glycemic index of rhubarb. The glycemic load below is based mainly on the low amount of carbohydrate and the high amount of fiber in the plant.

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Glycemic Load of Rhubarb

• ½ cup of diced rhubarb: 1

• 1 medium rhubarb stalk (a little over 2 ounces): 1

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Health Benefits of Rhubarb

Rhubarb is a good source of vitamin K and a good source of vitamin C.

More Information About Rhubarb at Calorie Count Plus.

_Sources:

Leroux, MarcusFoster-Powell, Kaye, Holt, Susanna and Brand-Miller, Janette. "International table of glycemic index and glycemic load values: 2002." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vol. 76, No. 1, 5-56, (2002).

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 20.