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Lemon vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemon and Nattō

  • Lemon has more Vitamin C, while Nattō has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Nattō covers your daily need of Iron 100% more than Lemon.
  • Lemon contains 4 times more Vitamin C than Nattō. While Lemon contains 53mg of Vitamin C, Nattō contains only 13mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemons, raw, without peel 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.
Lemon
1
:
9
Nattō
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +734.6%
Contains more Iron +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +987.5%
Contains more Potassium +428.3%
Contains more Zinc +4950%
Contains more Copper +1702.7%
Contains more Manganese +4993.3%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +734.6%
Contains more Iron +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +987.5%
Contains more Potassium +428.3%
Contains more Zinc +4950%
Contains more Copper +1702.7%
Contains more Manganese +4993.3%
Contains more Selenium +2100%

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.
Lemon
5
:
5
Nattō
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 44% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 6% 0% 58%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
1
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4
Nattō
Contains more Water +61.7%
Contains more Protein +1663.6%
Contains more Fats +3566.7%
Contains more Carbs +36.1%
Contains more Other +533.3%
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
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 Water +61.7%
Contains more Protein +1663.6%
Contains more Fats +3566.7%
Contains more Carbs +36.1%
Contains more Other +533.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
1
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2
Nattō
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21990.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6877.5%
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21990.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6877.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Nattō Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 7.28g Nattō
Protein 1.1g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 0.3g 11g Nattō
Carbs 9.32g 12.68g Nattō
Calories 29kcal 211kcal Nattō
Sugar 2.5g 4.89g Lemon
Fiber 2.8g 5.4g Nattō
Calcium 26mg 217mg Nattō
Iron 0.6mg 8.6mg Nattō
Magnesium 8mg 115mg Nattō
Phosphorus 16mg 174mg Nattō
Potassium 138mg 729mg Nattō
Sodium 2mg 7mg Lemon
Zinc 0.06mg 3.03mg Nattō
Copper 0.037mg 0.667mg Nattō
Manganese 0.03mg 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 0.4µg 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Lemon
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Lemon
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.01mg Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 13mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.16mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.19mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0mg Lemon
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.13mg Nattō
Folate 11µg 8µg Lemon
Vitamin K 0µg 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 0.039g 1.591g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 6.21g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon Nattō
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Lemon
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.552g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon 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.

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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.