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Chorizo vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chorizo and nattō

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, nattō has more iron, copper, and manganese.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for iron is 88% more.
  • Nattō is lower in cholesterol.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index than chorizo.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef 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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Nattō
8
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 ZincZinc +12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +538.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2612.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.2%
Contains more IronIron +440.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +733.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3720%

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% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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 EVitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +420.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1343.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 ProteinProtein +24.2%
Contains more FatsFats +247.9%
Contains more OtherOther +106.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +581.7%
Contains more WaterWater +72.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 +657.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Nattō DV% diff.
Iron 1.59mg 8.6mg 88%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.528mg 65%
Copper 0.08mg 0.667mg 65%
Saturated fat 14.38g 1.591g 58%
Sodium 1235mg 7mg 53%
Fats 38.27g 11g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 2.43g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.16mg 39%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.13mg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Magnesium 18mg 115mg 23%
Selenium 21.1µg 8.8µg 22%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Calcium 8mg 217mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.215mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 6.21g 18%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 23.1µg 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg 14%
Calories 455kcal 211kcal 12%
Potassium 398mg 729mg 10%
Protein 24.1g 19.4g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.19mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Choline 96.7mg 57mg 7%
Carbs 1.86g 12.68g 4%
Zinc 3.41mg 3.03mg 3%
Phosphorus 150mg 174mg 3%
Folate 2µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.01mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.512mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo 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
65%
Chorizo
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
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 - 1228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.789g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.