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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.
Among foods that we do not profile on our website, rhubarb is the most concentrated source of preformed oxalates and contains between 450-650 milligrams in about 3-1/2 ounces. Chocolate can also be a concentrated source, with the oxalate content increasing along with the percentage of cocoa contained in the chocolate.