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Nattō vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nattō and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)?

  • Nattō is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin K, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Potassium, yet Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in Folate.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 76% higher.
  • Nattō has 33 times more Vitamin C than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Nattō has 13mg of Vitamin C, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.4mg.

We used Natto and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.

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Nattō vs Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) infographic
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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
Nattō
9
:
1
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Calcium +804.2%
Contains more Iron +242.6%
Contains more Magnesium +117%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +162.2%
Contains more Zinc +134.9%
Contains more Copper +148.9%
Contains more Manganese +221.7%
Contains more Selenium +252%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Nattō
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +804.2%
Contains more Iron +242.6%
Contains more Magnesium +117%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +162.2%
Contains more Zinc +134.9%
Contains more Copper +148.9%
Contains more Manganese +221.7%
Contains more Selenium +252%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%

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
Nattō
4
:
6
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Vitamin C +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin K +1258.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.2%
Contains more Folate +2500%
Nattō
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%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 2% 51% 13% 10% 25% 24% 156% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin K +1258.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.2%
Contains more Folate +2500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
3
:
2
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Protein +151%
Contains more Fats +1975.5%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Contains more Carbs +63.7%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Nattō
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Protein +151%
Contains more Fats +1975.5%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Contains more Carbs +63.7%
Contains more Water +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
2
:
1
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5422.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2660%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Nattō
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5422.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2660%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 19.4g 7.73g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.53g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 211kcal 116kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 3.3g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fiber 5.4g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 217mg 24mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 2.51mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 53mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 156mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 278mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 3.03mg 1.29mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.268mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.475mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 2.5µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 15IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 13mg 0.4mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.055mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.495mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.1mg Nattō
Folate 8µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 23.1µg 1.7µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.095mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.294mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.314mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.592mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.523mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.11mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.451mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.368mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.24mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.044g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.225g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173759/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.