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Liverwurst vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between liverwurst and nattō

  • Liverwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, nattō has more manganese and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liverwurst is 561% higher.
  • Nattō is lower in cholesterol.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index than liverwurst.

Food types used in this article are Liverwurst spread 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 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
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 +32.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +559.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +858.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +886.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +328.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +885.8%
~equal in Iron ~8.6mg

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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1272.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +271.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 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 +131.4%
Contains more OtherOther +44.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.3%
~equal in Water ~55.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 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 +405.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Nattō DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0µg 561%
Vitamin A 4091µg 0µg 455%
Selenium 58µg 8.8µg 89%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.19mg 65%
Manganese 0.155mg 1.528mg 60%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.215mg 55%
Copper 0.24mg 0.667mg 47%
Cholesterol 118mg 0mg 39%
Saturated fat 9.925g 1.591g 38%
Sodium 700mg 7mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 0mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 6.21g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 2.43g 25%
Magnesium 12mg 115mg 25%
Fats 25.45g 11g 22%
Calcium 22mg 217mg 20%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Potassium 170mg 729mg 16%
Protein 12.38g 19.4g 14%
Fiber 2.5g 5.4g 12%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 13mg 11%
Choline 57mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.16mg 9%
Phosphorus 230mg 174mg 8%
Zinc 2.3mg 3.03mg 7%
Folate 30µg 8µg 6%
Calories 305kcal 211kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.13mg 5%
Iron 8.85mg 8.6mg 3%
Carbs 5.89g 12.68g 2%
Net carbs 3.39g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 1.65g 4.89g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0.512mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst 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
284%
Liverwurst
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.334g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.