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Nattō vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nattō and Biscuit different?

  • Nattō is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Biscuit is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Nattō is 71% higher.
  • Nattō contains 8 times more Copper than Biscuit. While Nattō contains 0.667mg of Copper, Biscuit contains only 0.082mg.
  • Nattō has less Sodium.

Natto and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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
8
:
Contains more Iron +196.6%
Contains more Magnesium +538.9%
Contains more Potassium +502.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +461.1%
Contains more Copper +713.4%
Contains more Manganese +304.2%
Contains more Selenium +121.6%
Equal in Calcium - 235
Equal in Phosphorus - 164
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 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Iron +196.6%
Contains more Magnesium +538.9%
Contains more Potassium +502.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +461.1%
Contains more Copper +713.4%
Contains more Manganese +304.2%
Contains more Selenium +121.6%
Equal in Calcium - 235
Equal in Phosphorus - 164

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
5
:
Contains more Vitamin C +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
2
:
Contains more Protein +177.1%
Contains more Water +90.4%
Contains more Fats +48.2%
Contains more Carbs +251.7%
Contains more Other +68.4%
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +177.1%
Contains more Water +90.4%
Contains more Fats +48.2%
Contains more Carbs +251.7%
Contains more Other +68.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.2%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 19.4g 7g Nattō
Fats 11g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 12.68g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 211kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 4.89g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 5.4g 1.5g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 8.6mg 2.9mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 18mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 164mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 121mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 580mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 0.54mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.082mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.378mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 0.2mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.035mg Nattō
Folate 8µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.087mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.211mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.273mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.514mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.226mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.132mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.347mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.313mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.161mg Nattō
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 4.324g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 4.163g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Biscuit
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
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.733g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $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. Nattō - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172443/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.