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Flank steak vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Flank steak and Nattō

  • Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while Nattō has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 86% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Nattō is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled 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% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
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 +61.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +234.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +985%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115%
Contains more IronIron +394.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +713.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16877.8%

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% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
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 E Vitamin E +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +345.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1550%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 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 +42.6%
Contains more WaterWater +16.6%
Contains more FatsFats +33.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 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 +36.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1828.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Nattō Opinion
Calories 192kcal 211kcal Nattō
Protein 27.66g 19.4g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 11g Nattō
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Nattō
Net carbs 0g 7.28g Nattō
Carbs 0g 12.68g Nattō
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Nattō
Magnesium 23mg 115mg Nattō
Calcium 20mg 217mg Nattō
Potassium 339mg 729mg Nattō
Iron 1.74mg 8.6mg Nattō
Sugar 0g 4.89g Flank steak
Fiber 0g 5.4g Nattō
Copper 0.082mg 0.667mg Nattō
Zinc 4.9mg 3.03mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 174mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 7mg Nattō
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.01mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 29.4µg 8.8µg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.16mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.19mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 0mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.215mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.13mg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 9µg 8µg Flank steak
Choline 105.4mg 57mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 1.591g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 2.43g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 6.21g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 1.105mg 0.813mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.931mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 1.509mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 1.145mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.208mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.941mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 1.018mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.512mg Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flank steak 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
49%
Flank steak
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.804g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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.
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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.