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Foie gras vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between foie gras and nattō

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, and selenium; however, nattō is higher in manganese, iron, copper, and magnesium.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 392% more than nattō.
  • Nattō has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +784.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +428.3%
Contains more IronIron +56.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1173.3%

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +458.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 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 +298.5%
Contains more OtherOther +60.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.5%
Contains more WaterWater +48.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 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 +953.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +639.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Foie gras 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 Foie gras Nattō DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Selenium 44µg 8.8µg 64%
Manganese 0.12mg 1.528mg 61%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 2.43g 58%
Saturated fat 14.45g 1.591g 58%
Fats 43.84g 11g 51%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Iron 5.5mg 8.6mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 6.21g 36%
Copper 0.4mg 0.667mg 30%
Sodium 697mg 7mg 30%
Magnesium 13mg 115mg 24%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.215mg 20%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Zinc 0.92mg 3.03mg 19%
Potassium 138mg 729mg 17%
Protein 11.4g 19.4g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0mg 16%
Calcium 70mg 217mg 15%
Folate 60µg 8µg 13%
Calories 462kcal 211kcal 13%
Vitamin C 2mg 13mg 12%
Choline 57mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.19mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.13mg 5%
Phosphorus 200mg 174mg 4%
Carbs 4.67g 12.68g 3%
Net carbs 4.67g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 4.89g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.512mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras 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
137%
Foie gras
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 690mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.859g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras 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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.