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Nattō vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nattō and Lima bean

  • Nattō has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, however, Lima bean is higher in Folate.
  • Nattō covers your daily Iron needs 78% more than Lima bean.

Food varieties used in this article are Natto and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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
9
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Calcium +1176.5%
Contains more Iron +259.8%
Contains more Magnesium +167.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +218.9%
Contains more Copper +183.8%
Contains more Manganese +196.1%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Nattō
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Contains more Calcium +1176.5%
Contains more Iron +259.8%
Contains more Magnesium +167.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +218.9%
Contains more Copper +183.8%
Contains more Manganese +196.1%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%

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
3
:
6
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1055%
Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +937.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.161
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%
Lima bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 41% 13% 8% 26% 38% 63% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1055%
Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +937.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.161

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
3
:
2
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Protein +148.7%
Contains more Fats +2794.7%
Contains more Other +65.2%
Contains more Carbs +64.7%
Contains more Water +26.8%
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
Lima bean
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
Contains more Protein +148.7%
Contains more Fats +2794.7%
Contains more Other +65.2%
Contains more Carbs +64.7%
Contains more Water +26.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
2
:
1
Lima bean
Lima bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7047.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3531.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Nattō
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7047.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3531.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Lima bean
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 Nattō Lima bean Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 13.88g Lima bean
Protein 19.4g 7.8g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.38g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 20.88g Lima bean
Calories 211kcal 115kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 2.9g Lima bean
Fiber 5.4g 7g Lima bean
Calcium 217mg 17mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 2.39mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 43mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 111mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 508mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 2mg Lima bean
Zinc 3.03mg 0.95mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.235mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.516mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 4.5µg Nattō
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.18mg Lima bean
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.055mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.421mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Folate 8µg 83µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 23.1µg 2µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.092mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.337mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.411mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.673mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.523mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.099mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.449mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.469mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.238mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.034g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.171g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Lima 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
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Lima bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174253/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.