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Corned beef vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corned beef and nattō

  • Corned beef has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, nattō is richer in iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Nattō covers your daily iron needs 84% more than corned beef.
  • Nattō contains less cholesterol.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nattō is 56, while the glycemic index of corned beef is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 ZincZinc +51.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +272.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +858.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2612.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +402.8%
Contains more IronIron +362.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6845.5%

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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1440%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 FatsFats +72.5%
Contains more OtherOther +36.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2597.9%
~equal in Protein ~19.4g
~equal in Water ~55.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +279.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +826.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef 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 Corned beef Nattō DV% diff.
Iron 1.86mg 8.6mg 84%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.528mg 65%
Copper 0.154mg 0.667mg 57%
Selenium 32.8µg 8.8µg 44%
Sodium 973mg 7mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 6.21g 37%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Magnesium 12mg 115mg 25%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Saturated fat 6.34g 1.591g 22%
Calcium 8mg 217mg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 23.1µg 18%
Potassium 145mg 729mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 2.43g 17%
Zinc 4.58mg 3.03mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg 14%
Fats 18.98g 11g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.16mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.13mg 8%
Phosphorus 125mg 174mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.215mg 4%
Carbs 0.47g 12.68g 4%
Choline 69.2mg 57mg 2%
Calories 251kcal 211kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.19mg 2%
Protein 18.17g 19.4g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Folate 6µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.512mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 966mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.749g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.