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Mung bean vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mung bean and Nattō

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, while Nattō has more Iron, and Manganese.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 154% more than Nattō.
  • Mung bean contains 9 times more Vitamin B5 than Nattō. While Mung bean contains 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, Nattō contains only 0.215mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, raw 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
4
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6
Nattō
Nattō
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains more Copper +41.1%
Contains more Calcium +64.4%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Zinc +13.1%
Contains more Manganese +47.6%
Equal in Selenium - 8.8
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Nattō
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains more Copper +41.1%
Contains more Calcium +64.4%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Zinc +13.1%
Contains more Manganese +47.6%
Equal in Selenium - 8.8

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
8
:
2
Nattō
Nattō
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +788.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Folate +7712.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +156.7%
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Nattō
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 +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +788.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Folate +7712.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +156.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Nattō
Nattō
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Carbs +393.8%
Contains more Other +74.7%
Contains more Fats +856.5%
Contains more Water +508%
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Nattō
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 Protein +23%
Contains more Carbs +393.8%
Contains more Other +74.7%
Contains more Fats +856.5%
Contains more Water +508%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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2
Nattō
Nattō
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1409.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1517.2%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Nattō
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1409.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1517.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Nattō Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 7.28g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 19.4g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 11g Nattō
Carbs 62.62g 12.68g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 211kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 4.89g Nattō
Fiber 16.3g 5.4g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 217mg Nattō
Iron 6.74mg 8.6mg Nattō
Magnesium 189mg 115mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 174mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 729mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 7mg Nattō
Zinc 2.68mg 3.03mg Nattō
Copper 0.941mg 0.667mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 8.2µg 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.01mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 13mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.16mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.19mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.215mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.13mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 8µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.223mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.931mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.509mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 1.145mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.208mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.018mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.512mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 1.591g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 6.21g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung 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
82%
Mung bean
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean 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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.