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Nattō vs. White beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nattō and White beans

  • Nattō has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin K, Zinc, Vitamin C, Selenium, Calcium, and Magnesium, while White beans has more Folate.
  • Nattō covers your daily need of Iron 61% more than White beans.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Natto and Beans, white, 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 +141.1%
Contains more Iron +132.4%
Contains more Magnesium +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Zinc +119.6%
Contains more Copper +132.4%
Contains more Manganese +140.3%
Contains more Selenium +576.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
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 27% 139% 45% 49% 50% 1% 38% 96% 83% 8%
Contains more Calcium +141.1%
Contains more Iron +132.4%
Contains more Magnesium +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Zinc +119.6%
Contains more Copper +132.4%
Contains more Manganese +140.3%
Contains more Selenium +576.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +560%
Contains more Vitamin E +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +912.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.229
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 0% 19% 0% 0% 30% 11% 3% 14% 22% 61% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +560%
Contains more Vitamin E +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +912.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.229

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +99.4%
Contains more Fats +3042.9%
Contains more Carbs +97.9%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Equal in Other - 1.75
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
10% 25% 63% 2%
Protein: 9.73 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 25.09 g
Water: 63.08 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Protein +99.4%
Contains more Fats +3042.9%
Contains more Carbs +97.9%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Equal in Other - 1.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7738.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3985.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.152 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7738.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3985.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō White beans
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 White beans Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 18.79g White beans
Protein 19.4g 9.73g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.35g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 25.09g White beans
Calories 211kcal 139kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 0.34g White beans
Fiber 5.4g 6.3g White beans
Calcium 217mg 90mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 3.7mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 63mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 113mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 561mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 6mg White beans
Zinc 3.03mg 1.38mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.287mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.636mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 1.3µg Nattō
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.94mg White beans
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.118mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.046mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.14mg White beans
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.229mg White beans
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.093mg Nattō
Folate 8µg 81µg White beans
Vitamin K 23.1µg 3.5µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.115mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.409mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.429mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.776mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.668mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.146mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.526mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.509mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.271mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.091g White beans
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.031g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.152g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō White beans
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
14%
White beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
53%
White beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White beans
White beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White beans
White beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White beans
White beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White beans
White beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
White beans
White beans is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. White beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175203/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.