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Nattō vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nattō and Amaranth grain

  • Amaranth grain has less Iron, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Potassium, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Nattō covers your daily Iron needs 81% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain contains 11 times less Vitamin B1 than Nattō. Nattō contains 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain contains 0.015mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Natto and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 Calcium +361.7%
Contains more Iron +309.5%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +440%
Contains more Zinc +252.3%
Contains more Copper +347.7%
Contains more Manganese +78.9%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +361.7%
Contains more Iron +309.5%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +440%
Contains more Zinc +252.3%
Contains more Copper +347.7%
Contains more Manganese +78.9%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%

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.
Nattō
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +175%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +410.5%
Contains more Fats +596.2%
Contains more Other +146.8%
Contains more Carbs +47.4%
Contains more Water +36.6%
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +410.5%
Contains more Fats +596.2%
Contains more Other +146.8%
Contains more Carbs +47.4%
Contains more Water +36.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 19.4g 3.8g Nattō
Fats 11g 1.58g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 211kcal 102kcal Nattō
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 4.89g Amaranth grain
Fiber 5.4g 2.1g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 47mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 2.1mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 65mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 148mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 135mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 3.03mg 0.86mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.149mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.854mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 5.5µg Nattō
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 13mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.015mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.022mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.235mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.113mg Nattō
Folate 8µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 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 1.591g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nattō Amaranth grain
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%
Nattō
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.591g)

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. Nattō - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172443/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.