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Nattō vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nattō and Cashew

  • Nattō has more Iron, and Calcium, however, Cashew is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 170% more than Nattō.
  • Cashew has 6 times less Calcium than Nattō. Nattō has 217mg of Calcium, while Cashew has 37mg.
  • Nattō contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Natto and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.

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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
4
:
6
Cashew
Contains more Calcium +486.5%
Contains more Iron +28.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +153.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.8%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Copper +229.1%
Contains more Selenium +126.1%
Equal in Potassium - 660
Equal in Manganese - 1.655
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 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +486.5%
Contains more Iron +28.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +153.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.8%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Copper +229.1%
Contains more Selenium +126.1%
Equal in Potassium - 660
Equal in Manganese - 1.655

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
2
:
7
Cashew
Contains more Vitamin C +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.8%
Contains more Folate +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.6%
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% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin C +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.8%
Contains more Folate +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
2
:
3
Cashew
Contains more Water +958.1%
Contains more Fats +298.6%
Contains more Carbs +138.1%
Contains more Other +33.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.22
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Water +958.1%
Contains more Fats +298.6%
Contains more Carbs +138.1%
Contains more Other +33.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
1
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2
Cashew
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +879.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.3%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +879.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 19.4g 18.22g Nattō
Fats 11g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 12.68g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 211kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 4.89g 5.91g Nattō
Fiber 5.4g 3.3g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 37mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 6.68mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 174mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 729mg 660mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 12mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.667mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 1.528mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 8.8µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 13mg 0.5mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.058mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 8µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin K 23.1µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.813mg 0.688mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.789mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 1.472mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.928mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.018mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.512mg 0.456mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 7.783g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Cashew
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
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.192g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.