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Pollock vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pollock and nattō

  • Pollock has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, nattō is richer in iron, copper, manganese, zinc, fiber, and vitamin K.
  • Pollock covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 153% more than nattō.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nattō is 56, while the glycemic index of pollock is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Natto.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Nattō
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 82% 65% 64% 323% 222% 83% 75% 0.91% 199% 48%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +401.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +201.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.5%
Contains more IronIron +1435.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1011.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +431.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8388.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Nattō
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 43% 0% 0.2% 0% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 0% 58% 6% 31%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23000%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Nattō
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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 ProteinProtein +21%
Contains more WaterWater +33.9%
Contains more FatsFats +832.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Nattō
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1713.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +965.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Nattō DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg 153%
Iron 0.56mg 8.6mg 101%
Copper 0.06mg 0.667mg 67%
Manganese 0.018mg 1.528mg 66%
Selenium 44.1µg 8.8µg 64%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 6.21g 38%
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0mg 25%
Zinc 0.57mg 3.03mg 22%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 23.1µg 19%
Sodium 419mg 7mg 18%
Calcium 72mg 217mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.13mg 15%
Fats 1.18g 11g 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg 14%
Phosphorus 267mg 174mg 13%
Potassium 430mg 729mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.16mg 9%
Magnesium 81mg 115mg 8%
Protein 23.48g 19.4g 8%
Saturated fat 0.159g 1.591g 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Choline 91.6mg 57mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 2.43g 6%
Calories 111kcal 211kcal 5%
Carbs 0g 12.68g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.215mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.01mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg 2%
Folate 3µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.512mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pollock Nattō
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
60%
Pollock
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.432g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $4.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.