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Chocolate cake vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate cake and Nattō

  • Chocolate cake contains less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, and Fiber than Nattō.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Nattō is 87% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Natto.

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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 Selenium +35.2%
Contains more Calcium +261.7%
Contains more Iron +434.2%
Contains more Magnesium +259.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains more Potassium +420.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +339.1%
Contains more Copper +222.2%
Contains more Manganese +445.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Contains more Selenium +35.2%
Contains more Calcium +261.7%
Contains more Iron +434.2%
Contains more Magnesium +259.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains more Potassium +420.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +339.1%
Contains more Copper +222.2%
Contains more Manganese +445.7%

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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Nattō
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Carbs +321.1%
Contains more Protein +266%
Contains more Water +125.5%
Equal in Other - 1.9
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Carbs +321.1%
Contains more Protein +266%
Contains more Water +125.5%
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.9%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Nattō Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 7.28g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 15.1g 11g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 12.68g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 211kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 4.89g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 5.4g Nattō
Calcium 60mg 217mg Nattō
Iron 1.61mg 8.6mg Nattō
Magnesium 32mg 115mg Nattō
Phosphorus 106mg 174mg Nattō
Potassium 140mg 729mg Nattō
Sodium 315mg 7mg Nattō
Zinc 0.69mg 3.03mg Nattō
Copper 0.207mg 0.667mg Nattō
Manganese 0.28mg 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 11.9µg 8.8µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Vitamin C 0.2mg 13mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.16mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.19mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.215mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.13mg Nattō
Folate 27µg 8µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.202mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 0.407mg 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 0.268mg 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.116mg 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 0.283mg 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.12mg 0.512mg Nattō
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 5.43g 1.591g Nattō
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 2.43g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 6.21g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Nattō
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
15%
Chocolate cake
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.839g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Nattō - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172443/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.