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Chicken meat vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chicken meat and nattō

  • Chicken meat has more vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, nattō has more iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and calcium.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for iron is 92% more.
  • Nattō is lower in cholesterol.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index than chicken meat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 SeleniumSelenium +171.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1346.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +226.9%
Contains more IronIron +582.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +910.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7540%
~equal in Phosphorus ~174mg

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +379.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +862.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 +40.7%
Contains more FatsFats +23.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~55.02g
~equal in Other ~1.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +119.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Nattō DV% diff.
Iron 1.26mg 8.6mg 92%
Copper 0.066mg 0.667mg 67%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.528mg 66%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 0mg 53%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Selenium 23.9µg 8.8µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 6.21g 22%
Magnesium 23mg 115mg 22%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.13mg 21%
Calcium 15mg 217mg 20%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 23.1µg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.215mg 16%
Protein 27.3g 19.4g 16%
Potassium 223mg 729mg 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Saturated fat 3.79g 1.591g 10%
Zinc 1.94mg 3.03mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.16mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 2.43g 7%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Carbs 0g 12.68g 4%
Fats 13.6g 11g 4%
Sodium 82mg 7mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.01mg 2%
Choline 65.9mg 57mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.19mg 2%
Calories 239kcal 211kcal 1%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Phosphorus 182mg 174mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.28g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 4.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0.512mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.199g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.