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Caviar vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between caviar and nattō

  • Caviar has more vitamin B12, selenium, choline, vitamin B5, magnesium, and iron; however, nattō is higher in manganese and copper.
  • Caviar covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 833% more than nattō.
  • The glycemic index of nattō is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular 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.
Caviar
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
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 +160.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +38.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +644.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +302.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +506.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2956%

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.
Caviar
11
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% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1527.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +525%
Contains more CholineCholine +761.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
3
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 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 +26.8%
Contains more FatsFats +62.7%
Contains more OtherOther +215.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217%
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Nattō
1
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 +90.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Nattō DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 0µg 833%
Cholesterol 588mg 0mg 196%
Selenium 65.5µg 8.8µg 103%
Choline 490.9mg 57mg 79%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.215mg 66%
Sodium 1500mg 7mg 65%
Manganese 0.05mg 1.528mg 64%
Copper 0.11mg 0.667mg 62%
Magnesium 300mg 115mg 44%
Iron 11.88mg 8.6mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.19mg 33%
Vitamin A 271µg 0µg 30%
Phosphorus 356mg 174mg 26%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 23.1µg 19%
Zinc 0.95mg 3.03mg 19%
Potassium 181mg 729mg 16%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin D 117IU 0IU 15%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.13mg 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.01mg 13%
Folate 50µg 8µg 11%
Saturated fat 4.06g 1.591g 11%
Fats 17.9g 11g 11%
Protein 24.6g 19.4g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 6.21g 8%
Calcium 275mg 217mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.631g 2.43g 6%
Calories 264kcal 211kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.16mg 3%
Carbs 4g 12.68g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0.512mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caviar 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
266%
Caviar
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 1493mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.469g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $97.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.