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Nattō vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between nattō and bulgur dry

  • Nattō has more iron, copper, calcium, and vitamin K; however, bulgur dry is higher in manganese, vitamin B3, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • Nattō covers your daily iron needs 77% more than bulgur dry.
  • Bulgur dry contains 12 times less vitamin K than nattō. Nattō contains 23.1µg of vitamin K, while bulgur dry contains 1.9µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Natto and Bulgur, dry.

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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
7
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 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +520%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +249.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +99.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +57%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +282.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.5%

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
4
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% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1115.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +386%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
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
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.9%
Contains more FatsFats +727.1%
Contains more WaterWater +511.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +498.3%

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
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1304.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1047.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Bulgur dry
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 2.46mg 77%
Manganese 1.528mg 3.048mg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.541g 38%
Copper 0.667mg 0.335mg 37%
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.114mg 32%
Fiber 5.4g 12.5g 28%
Carbs 12.68g 75.87g 21%
Calcium 217mg 35mg 18%
Phosphorus 174mg 300mg 18%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 1.9µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 1.045mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.342mg 16%
Fats 11g 1.33g 15%
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg 14%
Protein 19.4g 12.29g 14%
Magnesium 115mg 164mg 12%
Selenium 8.8µg 2.3µg 12%
Zinc 3.03mg 1.93mg 10%
Potassium 729mg 410mg 9%
Calories 211kcal 342kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 0.173g 6%
Saturated fat 1.591g 0.232g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.232mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.115mg 6%
Folate 8µg 27µg 5%
Choline 57mg 28.1mg 5%
Net carbs 7.28g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 4.89g 0.41g N/A
Sodium 7mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Bulgur dry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.359g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry 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 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.
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. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.