Rhubarb, stems only, stewed with sugar

Rhubarb is a plant whose stems are eaten as fruit. This entry describes the stems stewed with water and added sugar. It mainly provides water and carbohydrate, with little fat or protein. Per 100g, it contains 203 kJ of energy, 12g of carbohydrate, 12g of sugars and 210mg of potassium.

The sugar added during stewing contributes to the total sugar and energy content, which is worth noting for people monitoring their intake. The sugar figure includes both naturally occurring and added sugars. Potassium helps nerves and muscles function normally. The full nutrient figures for this preparation are shown in the tables below.