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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.
As with apples, some varieties of rhubarb are sweeter, and color is not always a good indicator. Trim off leaves and remnants of roots and slice the stalks â technically known as petioles â in 1/4-inch slices. One pound of raw rhubarb yields about 4 cups of slices. That cooks down to about 3/4 cup rhubarb mash. When buying rhubarb, select fresh crisp stalks, and peel off any loose, stringy bits before cooking. Peeling rhubarb completely is not necessary; the fibers soften with cooking.