Fish oil vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fish oil and nattō
- The amount of iron, copper, manganese, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, and fiber in nattō is higher than in fish oil.
- Fish oil covers your daily need for cholesterol, 255% more than nattō.
- Fish oil contains 13 times more saturated fat than nattō. While fish oil contains 21.29g of saturated fat, nattō contains only 1.591g.
- The amount of cholesterol in nattō is lower.
- Fish oil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fish oil is 0, while the glycemic index of nattō is 56.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish oil, herring 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 | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +809.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2227.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.5% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 766mg | 0mg | 255% |
| Fats | 100g | 11g | 137% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 56.564g | 2.43g | 135% |
| Iron | 0mg | 8.6mg | 108% |
| Saturated fat | 21.29g | 1.591g | 90% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.667mg | 74% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 1.528mg | 66% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.604g | 6.21g | 63% |
| Protein | 0g | 19.4g | 39% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 211kcal | 35% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 3.03mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 115mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 174mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 217mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5.4g | 22% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 729mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 23.1µg | 19% | |
| Selenium | 0µg | 8.8µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.19mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.16mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
| Choline | 57mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.215mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 12.68g | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.89g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.145mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.018mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.273g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 4.206g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.619g | 0g | N/A |
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.699g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nattō is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)