Nattō vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between nattō and Peruvian groundcherry
- Nattō has more iron, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin B3 and vitamin A.
- Nattō's daily need coverage for iron is 95% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 24 times less calcium than nattō. Nattō contains 217mg of calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 9mg.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is 35, while the glycemic index of nattō is 56.
The food types used in this comparison are Natto and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2311.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +760% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +335% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +18.2% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +375% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 8.6mg | 1mg | 95% |
Copper | 0.667mg | 74% | |
Manganese | 1.528mg | 66% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 41% | |
Protein | 19.4g | 1.9g | 35% |
Zinc | 3.03mg | 28% | |
Magnesium | 115mg | 27% | |
Fiber | 5.4g | 22% | |
Calcium | 217mg | 9mg | 21% |
Potassium | 729mg | 21% | |
Vitamin K | 23.1µg | 19% | |
Phosphorus | 174mg | 40mg | 19% |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.8mg | 18% |
Fats | 11g | 0.7g | 16% |
Selenium | 8.8µg | 16% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.04mg | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
Choline | 57mg | 10% | |
Calories | 211kcal | 53kcal | 8% |
Saturated fat | 1.591g | 7% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.43g | 6% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 36µg | 4% |
Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 13mg | 11mg | 2% |
Carbs | 12.68g | 11.2g | 0% |
Net carbs | 7.28g | 11.2g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.89g | N/A | |
Sodium | 7mg | 0% | |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.4 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
12.68 g
Water:
55.02 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +921.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1471.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +137.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +55.2% |