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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 from Lablab is 53% higher.

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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
3
:
7
Lablab
Lablab
Contains more Calcium +417.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%
Contains more Iron +1105.3%
Contains more Magnesium +645.5%
Contains more Potassium +221%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +145.7%
Contains more Copper +1523.8%
Contains more Manganese +7933.3%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Lablab
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 172% 59% 52% 30% 1% 78% 114% 63% 16%
Contains more Calcium +417.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%
Contains more Iron +1105.3%
Contains more Magnesium +645.5%
Contains more Potassium +221%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +145.7%
Contains more Copper +1523.8%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
8
:
3
Lablab
Lablab
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Ricotta
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%
Lablab
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 68% 9% 8% 19% 9% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
3
:
2
Lablab
Lablab
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +2137.9%
Contains more Carbs +580.6%
Contains more Other +43.1%
Equal in Water - 69.13
Ricotta
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
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 Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +2137.9%
Contains more Carbs +580.6%
Contains more Other +43.1%
Equal in Water - 69.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
1
Lablab
Lablab
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Lablab
27% 7% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.245 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Lablab Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 20.69g Lablab
Protein 11.26g 8.14g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0.58g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 20.69g Lablab
Calories 174kcal 117kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g Lablab
Calcium 207mg 40mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 4.58mg Lablab
Magnesium 11mg 82mg Lablab
Phosphorus 158mg 120mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 337mg Lablab
Sodium 84mg 7mg Lablab
Zinc 1.16mg 2.85mg Lablab
Copper 0.021mg 0.341mg Lablab
Manganese 0.006mg 0.482mg Lablab
Selenium 14.5µg 2.8µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.27mg Lablab
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.037mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.411mg Lablab
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.316mg Lablab
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.037mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 4µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.068mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.315mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.39mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.691mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.065mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.41mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.422mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0.233mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Lablab
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.099g Lablab
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.026g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.245g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Lablab
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
14%
Ricotta
10%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Lablab
Lablab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
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.