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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 for nattō is 87% higher.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index than chocolate cake.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Nattō
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 82% 65% 64% 323% 222% 83% 75% 0.91% 199% 48%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +259.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +420.7%
Contains more IronIron +434.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +222.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +339.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Nattō
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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 43% 0% 0.2% 0% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 0% 58% 6% 31%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Nattō
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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 FatsFats +37.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +321.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +266%
Contains more WaterWater +125.5%
~equal in Other ~1.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Nattō
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Iron 1.61mg 8.6mg 87%
Manganese 0.28mg 1.528mg 54%
Copper 0.207mg 0.667mg 51%
Protein 5.3g 19.4g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 6.21g 23%
Zinc 0.69mg 3.03mg 21%
Magnesium 32mg 115mg 20%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Saturated fat 5.43g 1.591g 17%
Potassium 140mg 729mg 17%
Calcium 60mg 217mg 16%
Fiber 1.6g 5.4g 15%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 13mg 14%
Carbs 53.4g 12.68g 14%
Choline 128.4mg 57mg 13%
Sodium 315mg 7mg 13%
Phosphorus 106mg 174mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 2.43g 9%
Calories 371kcal 211kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.13mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Selenium 11.9µg 8.8µg 6%
Fats 15.1g 11g 6%
Folate 27µg 8µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.215mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.16mg 2%
Net carbs 51.8g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 4.89g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.512mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Nattō
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
19%
Chocolate cake
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
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.