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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 perennial plant in the Polygonaceae family. Rhubarb plants have large stalks that produce leaves and flowers. The stalk is the portion of the plant that is eaten, and the flower and leaves are discarded. Although rhubarb is used mostly for pies and jellies, it is considered a vegetable.