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Nattō vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nattō and Cumin?

  • 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.

We used Natto and Spices, cumin seed 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.
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%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.2%
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%

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
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%
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% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +327.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +130.8%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more WaterWater +582.6%
Contains more FatsFats +102.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +248.9%
Contains more OtherOther +301.1%
~equal in Protein ~17.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +477.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.535g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Cumin
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 Cumin Opinion
Calories 211kcal 375kcal Cumin
Protein 19.4g 17.81g Nattō
Fats 11g 22.27g Cumin
Vitamin C 13mg 7.7mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.28g 33.74g Cumin
Carbs 12.68g 44.24g Cumin
Magnesium 115mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 217mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 729mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 8.6mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 4.89g 2.25g Cumin
Fiber 5.4g 10.5g Cumin
Copper 0.667mg 0.867mg Cumin
Zinc 3.03mg 4.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 174mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 7mg 168mg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.01mg 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 1.528mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 8.8µg 5.2µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.435mg Cumin
Vitamin K 23.1µg 5.4µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 10µg Cumin
Choline 57mg 24.7mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 3.279g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Cumin
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
20%
Nattō
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
431%
Cumin

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. Nattō - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172443/nutrients
  2. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.