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Cumin vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cumin and nattō?

  • Cumin is richer than nattō in iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 722% more.
  • The glycemic index of cumin is lower.

We used Spices, cumin seed and Natto types in this article.

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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.
Cumin
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Nattō
2
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +218.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +329%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.3%
Contains more IronIron +671.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.2%

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.
Cumin
7
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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Nattō
4
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +292.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +327.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +130.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Nattō
2
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 +102.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +248.9%
Contains more OtherOther +301.1%
Contains more WaterWater +582.6%
~equal in Protein ~19.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Nattō
1
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 +477.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.591g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Nattō DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 8.6mg 722%
Manganese 3.333mg 1.528mg 78%
Calcium 931mg 217mg 71%
Magnesium 366mg 115mg 60%
Phosphorus 499mg 174mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.16mg 39%
Potassium 1788mg 729mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 2.43g 29%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.13mg 23%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.01mg 22%
Copper 0.867mg 0.667mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 6.21g 20%
Fiber 10.5g 5.4g 20%
Fats 22.27g 11g 17%
Zinc 4.8mg 3.03mg 16%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 23.1µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.19mg 11%
Carbs 44.24g 12.68g 11%
Calories 375kcal 211kcal 8%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Sodium 168mg 7mg 7%
Selenium 5.2µg 8.8µg 7%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 13mg 6%
Choline 24.7mg 57mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 4%
Protein 17.81g 19.4g 3%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 4.89g N/A
Saturated fat 1.535g 1.591g 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin 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
44%
Cumin
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.