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The three types of carbohydrates are sugars, also called simple carbohydrates; starch; and fiber. A 1-cup serving of sliced rhubarb contains 6 grams of carbohydrate, which is 2 percent of the daily value for carbohydrate.
Rhubarb is a tart vegetable that is often used for making sauces, pies, tarts and jams. It pairs well with strawberries, ginger and apples. Only the stalk is edible, so discard the leaves and roots. Rhubarb is approximately 94 percent water and 5 percent carbohydrate, with trace amounts of fat and protein. Your body breaks carbohydrates down into glucose for use as energy, and glucose is the preferred source of energy for your brain.