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Bean raw vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bean raw and nattō

  • Bean raw has more folate, vitamin B1, fiber, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, copper, and potassium; however, nattō is higher in iron and manganese.
  • Bean raw covers your daily folate needs 129% more than nattō.
  • Nattō contains 4 times less vitamin B1 than bean raw. Bean raw contains 0.713mg of vitamin B1, while nattō contains 0.16mg.
  • The glycemic index of nattō is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw 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 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Nattō
5
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +53%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +217%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92%
Contains more IronIron +69.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.1%

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.
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 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Nattō
2
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 EVitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +345.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +264.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +6462.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +312.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Nattō
2
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 +393.3%
Contains more OtherOther +82.6%
Contains more FatsFats +794.3%
Contains more WaterWater +385.6%
~equal in Protein ~19.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Nattō
2
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 -85.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +961.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1425.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean raw Nattō DV% diff.
Folate 525µg 8µg 129%
Vitamin B1 0.713mg 0.16mg 46%
Iron 5.07mg 8.6mg 44%
Fiber 15.5g 5.4g 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.407g 6.21g 39%
Selenium 27.9µg 8.8µg 35%
Phosphorus 411mg 174mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.474mg 0.13mg 26%
Copper 0.893mg 0.667mg 25%
Potassium 1393mg 729mg 20%
Carbs 62.55g 12.68g 17%
Manganese 1.148mg 1.528mg 17%
Fats 1.23g 11g 15%
Magnesium 176mg 115mg 15%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 23.1µg 15%
Starch 34.17g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.785mg 0.215mg 11%
Calcium 113mg 217mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.174mg 0mg 7%
Calories 347kcal 211kcal 7%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 13mg 7%
Zinc 2.28mg 3.03mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.229g 2.43g 6%
Saturated fat 0.235g 1.591g 6%
Protein 21.42g 19.4g 4%
Choline 66.2mg 57mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.01mg 1%
Net carbs 47.05g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 2.11g 4.89g N/A
Sodium 12mg 7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.237mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.81mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.871mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.558mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 1.356mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.259mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.095mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.998mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.556mg 0.512mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean raw Nattō
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
67%
Bean raw
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Bean raw
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.