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Nattō vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nattō and Cayenne pepper

  • Nattō has more Copper, however, Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Cayenne pepper is 231% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has 2 times less Copper than Nattō. Nattō has 0.667mg of Copper, while Cayenne pepper has 0.373mg.

Food types used in this article are Natto and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.9%
~equal in Iron ~7.8mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.8µg

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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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%
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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +487.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +383.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1784.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +247.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1225%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~51.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
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19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.5%
Contains more WaterWater +583.5%
Contains more FatsFats +57%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +346.6%
Contains more OtherOther +217.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 211kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 19.4g 12.01g Nattō
Fats 11g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 13mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 7.28g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 12.68g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 115mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 217mg 148mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 8.6mg 7.8mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 10.34g Nattō
Fiber 5.4g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.667mg 0.373mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 2.48mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 7mg 30mg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.01mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 1.528mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 8.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 23.1µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 8µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 57mg 51.5mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 3.26g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
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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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Cayenne pepper
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.669g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.