Celery vs Rhubarb – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing celery to rhubarb, we picked the rhubarb.

Why?

In terms of macros, rhubarb has more carbs and fiber, the ratio of which give it the lower glycemic index, though both are low glycemic index foods. This means we’re calling this category a very marginal win for rhubarb, but a first-round win nevertheless!

In the category of vitamins, celery has more of vitamins A, B5, B6, and B9, while rhubarb has more vitamin C. A win for celery, this time.

Looking at minerals next, celery has more copper and phosphorus, while rhubarb has more calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, and selenium. This one’s a clear win for rhubarb.

In other considerations, rhubarb has more polyphenols in not only in terms of overall quantity, but also in terms of “more useful to humans” too, being rich in an assortment of flavanols while celery must make do with some furanocoumarins (not in dangerous quantities, though).

Adding up the sections make for a clear overall win for rhubarb, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!

Want to learn more?

You might like to read:

• Are You Getting The Right Kinds Of Flavonoids?
• Watch Out For Furanocoumarins!

Take care!