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Nattō vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nattō and Cayenne pepper

  • Nattō has more Copper, however, Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 231% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has 2 times less Copper than Nattō. Nattō has 0.667mg of Copper, while Cayenne pepper has 0.373mg.

Food types used in this article are Natto and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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.
Nattō
Nattō
5
:
4
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Calcium +46.6%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +78.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.3%
Contains more Manganese +30.9%
Equal in Iron - 7.8
Equal in Selenium - 8.8
Nattō
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Calcium +46.6%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +78.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.3%
Contains more Manganese +30.9%
Equal in Iron - 7.8
Equal in Selenium - 8.8

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.
Nattō
Nattō
1
:
9
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin C +487.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1784.6%
Contains more Folate +1225%
Contains more Vitamin K +247.6%
Nattō
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 44% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 6% 0% 58%
Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin C +487.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1784.6%
Contains more Folate +1225%
Contains more Vitamin K +247.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
2
:
3
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +61.5%
Contains more Water +583.5%
Contains more Fats +57%
Contains more Carbs +346.6%
Contains more Other +217.9%
Nattō
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Cayenne pepper
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more Protein +61.5%
Contains more Water +583.5%
Contains more Fats +57%
Contains more Carbs +346.6%
Contains more Other +217.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
1
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.8%
Nattō
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 19.4g 12.01g Nattō
Fats 11g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 12.68g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 211kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 4.89g 10.34g Nattō
Fiber 5.4g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 217mg 148mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 7.8mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 174mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 729mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 7mg 30mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 2.48mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.373mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 8.8µg
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.01mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 13mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 8µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 23.1µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 3.26g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Cayenne pepper
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
20%
Nattō
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.669g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nattō - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172443/nutrients
  2. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.