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Nattō vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nattō and Pigeon pea

  • Nattō has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Selenium, and Potassium, however, Pigeon pea is higher in Folate.
  • Nattō covers your daily Iron needs 94% more than Pigeon pea.

Food varieties used in this article are Natto and Pigeon peas (red gram), 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.
Contains more Calcium +404.7%
Contains more Iron +674.8%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +89.8%
Contains more Zinc +236.7%
Contains more Copper +148%
Contains more Manganese +205%
Contains more Selenium +203.4%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +404.7%
Contains more Iron +674.8%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +89.8%
Contains more Zinc +236.7%
Contains more Copper +148%
Contains more Manganese +205%
Contains more Selenium +203.4%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%

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.
Nattō
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Folate +1287.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Folate +1287.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +187%
Contains more Fats +2794.7%
Contains more Other +79.2%
Contains more Carbs +83.4%
Contains more Water +24.6%
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +187%
Contains more Fats +2794.7%
Contains more Other +79.2%
Contains more Carbs +83.4%
Contains more Water +24.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2929.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2929.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 19.4g 6.76g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.38g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Calories 211kcal 121kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Pigeon pea
Fiber 5.4g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 217mg 43mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 1.11mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 46mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 119mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 384mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 3.03mg 0.9mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.269mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.501mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 2.9µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.146mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.059mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.781mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.05mg Nattō
Folate 8µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.066mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.239mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.245mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.483mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.474mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.076mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.579mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.292mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.241mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.003g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.205g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Pigeon pea
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
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.508g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.