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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 A, and vitamin B6.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 722% more.
  • The glycemic index of cumin is lower.

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

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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
44%
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.