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Fenugreek vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fenugreek and Ricotta

  • Fenugreek is higher than Ricotta in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily Iron needs 414% more than Ricotta.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fenugreek is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, fenugreek 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.
Contains more Iron +8723.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1636.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.3%
Contains more Potassium +633.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Zinc +115.5%
Contains more Copper +5185.7%
Contains more Manganese +20366.7%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +130.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +8723.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1636.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.3%
Contains more Potassium +633.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Zinc +115.5%
Contains more Copper +5185.7%
Contains more Manganese +20366.7%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +130.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1295.3%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin A +641.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1295.3%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin A +641.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104.3%
Contains more Carbs +1819.4%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Fats +102.5%
Contains more Water +711.1%
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 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 Protein +104.3%
Contains more Carbs +1819.4%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Fats +102.5%
Contains more Water +711.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
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Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 3.04g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 11.26g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 58.35g 3.04g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 174kcal Fenugreek
Sugar 0.27g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 0g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 33.53mg 0.38mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 11mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 158mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 105mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 84mg Fenugreek
Zinc 2.5mg 1.16mg Fenugreek
Copper 1.11mg 0.021mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 0.006mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 60IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.013mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.195mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.104mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.043mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 12µg Fenugreek
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.125mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.517mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.589mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 1.221mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 1.338mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.281mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.556mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 0.692mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.459mg Fenugreek
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 8.295g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fenugreek Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Fenugreek
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek 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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.