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Nattō vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nattō and Broad bean

  • Nattō has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Selenium, however, Broad bean has more Folate.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 89% more.
  • Nattō has 12 times more Calcium than Broad bean. Nattō has 217mg of Calcium, while Broad bean has 18mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Natto and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
Nattō
10
:
0
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Calcium +1105.6%
Contains more Iron +473.3%
Contains more Magnesium +271%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.4%
Contains more Potassium +277.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Zinc +544.7%
Contains more Copper +1011.7%
Contains more Manganese +485.4%
Contains more Selenium +780%
Nattō
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1105.6%
Contains more Iron +473.3%
Contains more Magnesium +271%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.4%
Contains more Potassium +277.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Zinc +544.7%
Contains more Copper +1011.7%
Contains more Manganese +485.4%
Contains more Selenium +780%

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
Nattō
6
:
4
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +625%
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%
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +625%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
4
:
1
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Protein +304.2%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Water +52.1%
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
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +304.2%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Water +52.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
2
:
1
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1949.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Nattō
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1949.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 6.5g Nattō
Protein 19.4g 4.8g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.5g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 10.1g Nattō
Calories 211kcal 62kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Broad bean
Fiber 5.4g 3.6g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 18mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 1.5mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 31mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 73mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 193mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 41mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 0.47mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.06mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.261mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 1µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.128mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.09mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.066mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.029mg Nattō
Folate 8µg 58µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.048mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.178mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.215mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.37mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.313mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.037mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.195mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.235mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.115mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.142g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.02g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.303g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Broad bean
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
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.449g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.