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Nattō vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nattō and Black turtle bean different?

  • Nattō is higher in Manganese, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Black turtle bean is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Black turtle bean is 109% higher.

Natto and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw 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.
Nattō
Nattō
5
:
5
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
Contains more Calcium +35.6%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +52.8%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +105.8%
Contains more Copper +49.9%
Equal in Iron - 8.7
Nattō
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Black turtle bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 327% 115% 189% 133% 2% 60% 334% 131% 18%
Contains more Calcium +35.6%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +52.8%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +105.8%
Contains more Copper +49.9%
Equal in Iron - 8.7

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
Nattō
2
:
8
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +318.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Folate +5450%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.193
Nattō
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%
Black turtle bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 5% 0% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 334% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +318.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Folate +5450%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.193

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
2
:
3
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
Contains more Fats +1122.2%
Contains more Water +400.2%
Contains more Carbs +398.8%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Equal in Protein - 21.25
Nattō
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Black turtle bean
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Fats +1122.2%
Contains more Water +400.2%
Contains more Carbs +398.8%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Equal in Protein - 21.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
2
:
1
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3015.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1504.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Nattō
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Black turtle bean
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.387 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3015.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1504.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Black turtle bean Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 47.75g Black turtle bean
Protein 19.4g 21.25g Black turtle bean
Fats 11g 0.9g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 63.25g Black turtle bean
Calories 211kcal 339kcal Black turtle bean
Sugar 4.89g 2.12g Black turtle bean
Fiber 5.4g 15.5g Black turtle bean
Calcium 217mg 160mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 8.7mg Black turtle bean
Magnesium 115mg 160mg Black turtle bean
Phosphorus 174mg 440mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 729mg 1500mg Black turtle bean
Sodium 7mg 9mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 2.2mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 1mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 1.528mg 1mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 3.2µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Black turtle bean
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.21mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.9mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.193mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.955mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.899mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.286mg Black turtle bean
Folate 8µg 444µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin K 23.1µg 5.6µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.252mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.813mg 0.894mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.938mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 1.509mg 1.697mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 1.145mg 1.459mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.208mg 0.32mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.149mg Black turtle bean
Valine 1.018mg 1.112mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.512mg 0.592mg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.232g Black turtle bean
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.078g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.387g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Black turtle bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
135%
Black turtle bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.359g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.