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Nattō vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nattō and Cardamom different?

  • Nattō is higher in Copper, however, Cardamom is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cardamom is 1151% higher.
  • Nattō contains 2 times more Copper than Cardamom. While Nattō contains 0.667mg of Copper, Cardamom contains only 0.383mg.

Natto and Spices, cardamom are the varieties used 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.
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Copper +74.2%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Iron +62.4%
Contains more Magnesium +99.1%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains more Zinc +146.5%
Contains more Manganese +1732.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Copper +74.2%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Iron +62.4%
Contains more Magnesium +99.1%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains more Zinc +146.5%
Contains more Manganese +1732.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182
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%
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% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80.3%
Contains more Fats +64.2%
Contains more Water +564.5%
Contains more Carbs +440%
Contains more Other +204.7%
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more Protein +80.3%
Contains more Fats +64.2%
Contains more Water +564.5%
Contains more Carbs +440%
Contains more Other +204.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1344.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1344.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Cardamom
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 Nattō Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 19.4g 10.76g Nattō
Fats 11g 6.7g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 211kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Sugar 4.89g Cardamom
Fiber 5.4g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 217mg 383mg Cardamom
Iron 8.6mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Magnesium 115mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 174mg 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 729mg 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 7mg 18mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.667mg 0.383mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.182mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.102mg Cardamom
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.23mg Cardamom
Folate 8µg Nattō
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
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 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.87g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.43g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Cardamom
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
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom 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. Nattō - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172443/nutrients
  2. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.