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Teff vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Teff and Nattō?

  • Teff is richer in Manganese, yet Nattō is richer in Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 82% higher.
  • Teff has 2 times more Manganese than Nattō. Teff has 2.86mg of Manganese, while Nattō has 1.528mg.

We used Teff, cooked and Natto types in this comparison.

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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.
Teff
1
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9
Nattō
Contains more Manganese +87.2%
Contains more Calcium +342.9%
Contains more Iron +319.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +581.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +173%
Contains more Copper +195.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Contains more Manganese +87.2%
Contains more Calcium +342.9%
Contains more Iron +319.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +581.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +173%
Contains more Copper +195.1%

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.
Teff
4
:
7
Nattō
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%
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% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
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 B1 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
:
3
Nattō
Contains more Carbs +56.6%
Contains more Water +36.2%
Contains more Protein +401.3%
Contains more Fats +1592.3%
Contains more Other +175.4%
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
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 Carbs +56.6%
Contains more Water +36.2%
Contains more Protein +401.3%
Contains more Fats +1592.3%
Contains more Other +175.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Nattō Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 7.28g Teff
Protein 3.87g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 0.65g 11g Nattō
Carbs 19.86g 12.68g Teff
Calories 101kcal 211kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Teff
Fiber 2.8g 5.4g Nattō
Calcium 49mg 217mg Nattō
Iron 2.05mg 8.6mg Nattō
Magnesium 50mg 115mg Nattō
Phosphorus 120mg 174mg Nattō
Potassium 107mg 729mg Nattō
Sodium 8mg 7mg Nattō
Zinc 1.11mg 3.03mg Nattō
Copper 0.226mg 0.667mg Nattō
Manganese 2.86mg 1.528mg Teff
Selenium 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.16mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.19mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 0mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.13mg Nattō
Folate 18µg 8µg Teff
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.149mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 0.311mg 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 0.109mg 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.125mg 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 0.2mg 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.088mg 0.512mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff 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
9%
Teff
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.591g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.