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Cumin vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cumin and ricotta

  • The amount of iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus, and fiber in cumin is higher than in ricotta.
  • Cumin covers your daily iron needs 825% more than ricotta.
  • Cumin contains less saturated fat.
  • Ricotta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ricotta is 27, while the glycemic index of cumin is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cumin
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3227.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +349.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1602.9%
Contains more IronIron +17363.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +4028.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +313.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cumin
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4730.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +911.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +390.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.2%
Contains more FatsFats +71.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1355.3%
Contains more OtherOther +647.1%
Contains more WaterWater +789.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +287.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +751.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Ricotta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Ricotta DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.38mg 825%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.006mg 145%
Copper 0.867mg 0.021mg 94%
Magnesium 366mg 11mg 85%
Calcium 931mg 207mg 72%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.013mg 51%
Potassium 1788mg 105mg 50%
Phosphorus 499mg 158mg 49%
Fiber 10.5g 0g 42%
Zinc 4.8mg 1.16mg 33%
Saturated fat 1.535g 8.295g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.043mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.104mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 3.627g 26%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.11mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.385g 19%
Selenium 5.2µg 14.5µg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Carbs 44.24g 3.04g 14%
Fats 22.27g 12.98g 14%
Protein 17.81g 11.26g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.195mg 10%
Calories 375kcal 174kcal 10%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin A 64µg 120µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 4%
Sodium 168mg 84mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 1.1µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Choline 24.7mg 17.5mg 1%
Folate 10µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Ricotta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Cumin
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/nutrients
  2. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.