Ricotta vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ricotta and hummus
- Ricotta is richer in selenium and calcium, yet hummus is richer in copper, manganese, iron, fiber, folate, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for hummus is 56% higher.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index than ricotta.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Hummus, commercial.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +444.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +457.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +545.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +542.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2409.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12783.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +459.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +365.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +591.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.527mg | 56% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.773mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 1.437g | 31% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.44mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 0g | 6g | 24% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 2.6µg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 3.613g | 22% |
| Folate | 12µg | 83µg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 38mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 71mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.18mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 379mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.064mg | 10% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 7.9g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.83mg | 6% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 9.6g | 5% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 228mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 14.29g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.582mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 176mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.132mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 4.039g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 166kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +370.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +838.4% |
