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Bean vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bean and Nattō

  • Bean has less Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin K, Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 104% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beans, baked, canned, no salt added and Natto.

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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.
Bean
1
:
9
Nattō
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +334%
Contains more Iron +2865.5%
Contains more Magnesium +259.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.3%
Contains more Potassium +146.3%
Contains more Zinc +116.4%
Contains more Copper +223.8%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 11% 23% 45% 27% 1% 39% 69% 0% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +334%
Contains more Iron +2865.5%
Contains more Magnesium +259.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.3%
Contains more Potassium +146.3%
Contains more Zinc +116.4%
Contains more Copper +223.8%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%

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.
Bean
4
:
5
Nattō
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2787.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.16
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 3% 0% 11% 38% 14% 9% 0% 30% 18% 0% 2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2787.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.16
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bean
2
:
3
Nattō
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Protein +304.2%
Contains more Fats +2650%
Contains more Other +11.1%
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Protein +304.2%
Contains more Fats +2650%
Contains more Other +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bean
1
:
2
Nattō
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6842.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3510.5%
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.172 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6842.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3510.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean Nattō Opinion
Net carbs 14.99g 7.28g Bean
Protein 4.8g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 0.4g 11g Nattō
Carbs 20.49g 12.68g Bean
Calories 105kcal 211kcal Nattō
Sugar 7.78g 4.89g Nattō
Fiber 5.5g 5.4g Bean
Calcium 50mg 217mg Nattō
Iron 0.29mg 8.6mg Nattō
Magnesium 32mg 115mg Nattō
Phosphorus 104mg 174mg Nattō
Potassium 296mg 729mg Nattō
Sodium 1mg 7mg Bean
Zinc 1.4mg 3.03mg Nattō
Copper 0.206mg 0.667mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 4.5µg 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin A 106IU 0IU Bean
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Bean
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.01mg Bean
Vitamin C 3.1mg 13mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.16mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.19mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 0mg Bean
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.13mg
Folate 24µg 8µg Bean
Vitamin K 0.8µg 23.1µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.103g 1.591g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.035g 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 0.172g 6.21g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean Nattō
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
11%
Bean
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Bean
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.488g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean
Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean
Bean is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/nutrients
  2. Nattō - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172443/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.