Ginger vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ginger and nattō different?
- Nattō has more iron, manganese, copper, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin K, magnesium, selenium, and fiber than ginger.
- Daily need coverage for iron for nattō is 100% higher.
- Ginger has a lower glycemic index (10) than nattō (56).
Ginger root, raw and Natto are the varieties used in this article.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +167.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1256.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +195.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +791.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +411.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +567.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1157.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +540% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +458.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +97.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +965.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1366.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1477.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3932.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 8.6mg | 100% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 1.528mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.667mg | 49% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 6.21g | 40% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 19.4g | 35% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 3.03mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 174mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 217mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 23.1µg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 115mg | 17% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 11g | 16% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 8.8µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 5.4g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 13mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 729mg | 9% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 211kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 2.43g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 1.591g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 57mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 12.68g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 7.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 4.89g | N/A |
| Sodium | 13mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 1.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 1.145mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
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 richer in minerals?
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.388g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.