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Ricotta vs. Lablab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ricotta and lablab

  • Ricotta is richer in selenium and calcium, yet lablab is richer in iron, copper, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for lablab is 53% higher.
  • Ricotta has a lower glycemic index than lablab.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Hyacinth beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
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%
Lablab
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 12% 30% 172% 114% 78% 51% 0.91% 63% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +417.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +645.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221%
Contains more IronIron +1105.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1523.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7933.3%

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.
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%
Lablab
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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% 0% 0% 0% 68% 8.5% 7.7% 19% 8.5% 0% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +427%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Lablab
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8% 21% 69%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 20.69 g
Water: 69.13 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2137.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +580.6%
Contains more OtherOther +43.1%
~equal in Water ~69.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Lablab
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27% 7% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.245 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Lablab DV% diff.
Iron 0.38mg 4.58mg 53%
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.099g 37%
Copper 0.021mg 0.341mg 36%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.8µg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.27mg 21%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.482mg 21%
Fats 12.98g 0.58g 19%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Magnesium 11mg 82mg 17%
Calcium 207mg 40mg 17%
Zinc 1.16mg 2.85mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin A 120µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.037mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0.026g 9%
Potassium 105mg 337mg 7%
Carbs 3.04g 20.69g 6%
Protein 11.26g 8.14g 6%
Phosphorus 158mg 120mg 5%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Calories 174kcal 117kcal 3%
Sodium 84mg 7mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.411mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.316mg 2%
Folate 12µg 4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.245g 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 20.69g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.037mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.315mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0.691mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.556mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.41mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.422mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.233mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Lablab
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
14%
Ricotta
9%
Lablab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
59%
Lablab

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lablab
Lablab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lablab
Lablab is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lablab
Lablab contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lablab
Lablab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lablab
Lablab is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients
  2. Lablab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175211/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.