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Mustard vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mustard and nattō different?

  • Mustard is higher in selenium; however, nattō is richer in iron, copper, manganese, zinc, vitamin K, potassium, magnesium, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for nattō is 87% higher.
  • Mustard contains 158 times more sodium than nattō. While mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, nattō contains only 7mg.
  • Mustard has a lower glycemic index (32) than nattō (56).

Mustard, prepared, yellow 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Nattō
9
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 SeleniumSelenium +280.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +139.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +379.6%
Contains more IronIron +434.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +801.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +373.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +262.1%

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.
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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 EVitamin E +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1550%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.16mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 WaterWater +52.2%
Contains more OtherOther +77.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +418.7%
Contains more FatsFats +229.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +117.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +702.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Nattō DV% diff.
Iron 1.61mg 8.6mg 87%
Copper 0.074mg 0.667mg 66%
Sodium 1104mg 7mg 48%
Manganese 0.422mg 1.528mg 48%
Selenium 33.5µg 8.8µg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 6.21g 36%
Protein 3.74g 19.4g 31%
Zinc 0.64mg 3.03mg 22%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 23.1µg 18%
Potassium 152mg 729mg 17%
Magnesium 48mg 115mg 16%
Calcium 63mg 217mg 15%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 13mg 14%
Fats 3.34g 11g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.19mg 9%
Phosphorus 108mg 174mg 9%
Calories 60kcal 211kcal 8%
Saturated fat 0.214g 1.591g 6%
Fiber 4g 5.4g 6%
Choline 22.4mg 57mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.13mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0mg 4%
Carbs 5.83g 12.68g 2%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.01mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.215mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 2.43g 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 4.89g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Folate 7µg 8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 1097mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.377g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.