Buckwheat vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between buckwheat and nattō
- The amount of iron, copper, manganese, zinc, calcium, potassium, vitamin K, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin C in nattō is higher than in buckwheat.
- Nattō covers your daily need for iron, 98% more than buckwheat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +728.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +975% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +356.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +396.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +279.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +387.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1115.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +183.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +474% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1674.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +341.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1192.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3203.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 8.6mg | 98% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.667mg | 58% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 1.528mg | 49% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 6.21g | 40% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 19.4g | 32% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 3.03mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 217mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 729mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 23.1µg | 18% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 11g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 115mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 174mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 8.8µg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 5.4g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.16mg | 10% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 57mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 1.591g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 2.43g | 6% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 211kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.215mg | 3% |
| Folate | 14µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 12.68g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 7.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 4.89g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 1.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 1.145mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.457g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.