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Nattō vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nattō and Adzuki bean

  • Nattō has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Adzuki bean is higher in Folate.
  • Nattō covers your daily Iron needs 83% more than Adzuki bean.

Food varieties used in this article are Natto and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 8.4% 47% 75% 99% 48% 72% 1% 75% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +675%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37%
Contains more IronIron +330%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +633.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~168mg

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
7
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%
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 0% 0.36% 0% 0% 29% 15% 13% 26% 22% 0% 0% 91% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +1412.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 25% 66%
Protein: 7.52 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 24.77 g
Water: 66.29 g
Other: 1.32 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +158%
Contains more FatsFats +10900%
Contains more OtherOther +43.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.3%
Contains more WaterWater +20.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
55% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.021 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29471.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Adzuki bean
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Nattō Adzuki bean Opinion
Calories 211kcal 128kcal Nattō
Protein 19.4g 7.52g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.1g Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.28g 17.47g Adzuki bean
Carbs 12.68g 24.77g Adzuki bean
Magnesium 115mg 52mg Nattō
Calcium 217mg 28mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 532mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 2mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Adzuki bean
Fiber 5.4g 7.3g Adzuki bean
Copper 0.667mg 0.298mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 1.77mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 168mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 8mg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.573mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 1.2µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.115mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.064mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.717mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.43mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.096mg Nattō
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 121µg Adzuki bean
Choline 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.036g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.009g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.021g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.072mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.255mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.3mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.632mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.567mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.079mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.398mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.387mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.198mg Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Adzuki bean
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
20%
Nattō
15%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
47%
Adzuki bean

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 - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.555g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Nattō - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172443/nutrients
  2. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173728/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.