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Nattō vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nattō and Cinnamon

  • Nattō has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, while Cinnamon has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, and Vitamin E .
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need of Manganese 693% more than Nattō.
  • Nattō contains 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Cinnamon. While Nattō contains 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, Cinnamon contains only 0.022mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Natto and Spices, cinnamon, ground.

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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 Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.9%
Contains more Potassium +69.1%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +65.6%
Contains more Copper +96.8%
Contains more Selenium +183.9%
Contains more Calcium +361.8%
Contains more Manganese +1043.1%
Equal in Iron - 8.32
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 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.9%
Contains more Potassium +69.1%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +65.6%
Contains more Copper +96.8%
Contains more Selenium +183.9%
Contains more Calcium +361.8%
Contains more Manganese +1043.1%
Equal in Iron - 8.32

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +363.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +23100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.1%
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 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Contains more Vitamin C +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +363.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +23100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +386.2%
Contains more Fats +787.1%
Contains more Water +420%
Contains more Carbs +535.6%
Contains more Other +89.5%
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +386.2%
Contains more Fats +787.1%
Contains more Water +420%
Contains more Carbs +535.6%
Contains more Other +89.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +887.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9032.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +887.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9032.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 27.49g Cinnamon
Protein 19.4g 3.99g Nattō
Fats 11g 1.24g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 211kcal 247kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 4.89g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 5.4g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 217mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.6mg 8.32mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 60mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 64mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 431mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 10mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 1.83mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.339mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 8.8µg 3.1µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 13mg 3.8mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.022mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.041mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.332mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.158mg Cinnamon
Folate 8µg 6µg Nattō
Vitamin K 23.1µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.049mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.136mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.146mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.253mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.243mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.078mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.146mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.224mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.117mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.246g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.068g Nattō
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Cinnamon
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
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.246g)
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.