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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.
1 Dig large bushel basket-size holes. 2  Space rhubarb plants about 4 feet apart and plant the roots 1 to 2 inches below the surface of the soil. 3  Be sure to mix compost, rotted manure, or anything high in organic matter in the soil. 4  Rhubarb plants are heavy feeders and need this organic matter.hubarb is a perennial vegetable, though it is generally used as a fruit in desserts and jams. You only eat the stalks, which have a rich tart flavor. The leaves of this plant are poisonous, so be sure that they are not ingested.