Frozen rhubarb cooked with sugar has 116 kcal per 100 g. The sugar accounts for most of the calories — raw rhubarb is just 21 kcal. Track the full weight of the sweetened preparation.
How should I track Rhubarb, frozen, cooked, with sugar?
Rhubarb, frozen, cooked, with sugar is a good source of calcium. When tracking Rhubarb, frozen, cooked, with sugar, weigh the edible portion — after peeling, coring, or removing seeds. The part you throw away does not count, but it can make up 20–40% of the total weight depending on the fruit. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found that fruits are among the most commonly misestimated food groups. One more thing to watch: fresh and dried versions have very different calorie density. A handful of dried fruit can have the same calories as a whole bowl of fresh — always double-check which form you are logging.