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Lentil vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lentil and Nattō

  • Lentil has more Folate, while Nattō has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin K, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Selenium.
  • Nattō covers your daily need of Iron 66% more than Lentil.
  • Lentil contains 23 times more Folate than Nattō. While Lentil contains 181µg of Folate, Nattō contains only 8µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Lentil
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Nattō
8
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 less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +219.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1042.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.6%
Contains more IronIron +158.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +165.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +209.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~174mg

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.
Lentil
6
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 5% 0.48% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Nattō
4
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 EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2162.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1258.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.16mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
2
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Nattō
3
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 CarbsCarbs +58.8%
Contains more WaterWater +26.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2794.7%
Contains more OtherOther +128.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
1
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Nattō
2
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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3696.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3448.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Nattō Opinion
Calories 116kcal 211kcal Nattō
Protein 9.02g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 0.38g 11g Nattō
Vitamin C 1.5mg 13mg Nattō
Net carbs 12.23g 7.28g Lentil
Carbs 20.13g 12.68g Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 115mg Nattō
Calcium 19mg 217mg Nattō
Potassium 369mg 729mg Nattō
Iron 3.33mg 8.6mg Nattō
Sugar 1.8g 4.89g Lentil
Fiber 7.9g 5.4g Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.667mg Nattō
Zinc 1.27mg 3.03mg Nattō
Phosphorus 180mg 174mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 7mg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.01mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 2.8µg 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.16mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.19mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.215mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.13mg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 181µg 8µg Lentil
Choline 32.7mg 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 0.053g 1.591g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 6.21g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.323mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 0.654mg 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 0.63mg 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.077mg 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 0.448mg 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.254mg 0.512mg Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil 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
25%
Lentil
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.538g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.