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Arborio rice vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between arborio rice and nattō?

  • Arborio rice has less iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin C, and vitamin B2 than nattō.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for iron is 89% higher.
  • Nattō has a lower glycemic index than arborio rice.

We used Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Nattō
9
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1337.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2703.8%
Contains more IronIron +489%
Contains more CopperCopper +826.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +657.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +427.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +328%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.3%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +637.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.16mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 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 CarbsCarbs +126.6%
Contains more WaterWater +24.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +722%
Contains more FatsFats +5689.5%
Contains more OtherOther +900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4089.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12320%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Nattō DV% diff.
Iron 1.46mg 8.6mg 89%
Copper 0.072mg 0.667mg 66%
Manganese 0.357mg 1.528mg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 6.21g 41%
Protein 2.36g 19.4g 34%
Magnesium 8mg 115mg 25%
Zinc 0.4mg 3.03mg 24%
Fiber 5.4g 22%
Calcium 1mg 217mg 22%
Potassium 26mg 729mg 21%
Phosphorus 33mg 174mg 20%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Fats 0.19g 11g 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg 14%
Folate 59µg 8µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.19mg 13%
Choline 57mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.051g 1.591g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 2.43g 6%
Carbs 28.73g 12.68g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.13mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.215mg 4%
Calories 130kcal 211kcal 4%
Selenium 7.5µg 8.8µg 2%
Net carbs 28.73g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 4.89g N/A
Sodium 0mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.512mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice 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
12%
Arborio rice
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.