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Nattō vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nattō and Béchamel sauce different?

  • Nattō is higher than Béchamel sauce in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Nattō covers your daily need of Iron 105% more than Béchamel sauce.
  • Nattō contains 64 times more Manganese than Béchamel sauce. Nattō contains 1.528mg of Manganese, while Béchamel sauce contains 0.024mg.
  • Nattō is lower in Sodium.

Natto and Sauce, homemade, white, thin types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +72.2%
Contains more Iron +3995.2%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.3%
Contains more Potassium +347.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +621.4%
Contains more Copper +5030.8%
Contains more Manganese +6266.7%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
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 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Calcium +72.2%
Contains more Iron +3995.2%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.3%
Contains more Potassium +347.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +621.4%
Contains more Copper +5030.8%
Contains more Manganese +6266.7%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3750%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.7%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184
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 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3750%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.7%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +414.6%
Contains more Fats +63.4%
Contains more Carbs +71.4%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Contains more Water +46.6%
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% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +414.6%
Contains more Fats +63.4%
Contains more Carbs +71.4%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Contains more Water +46.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.67
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.67

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Béchamel sauce
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 Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 7.3g Béchamel sauce
Protein 19.4g 3.77g Nattō
Fats 11g 6.73g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 7.4g Nattō
Calories 211kcal 105kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 4.78g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 5.4g 0.1g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 126mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 0.21mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 15mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 101mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 163mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 328mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 0.42mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.013mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.024mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 3.3µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 13mg 0.8mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.055mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.184mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.261mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.339mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.041mg Nattō
Folate 8µg 9µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 23.1µg 0.6µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.046mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.147mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.198mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.32mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.259mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.082mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.157mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.219mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.089mg Nattō
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 2.152g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 2.67g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.586g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Béchamel sauce
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
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.561g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce 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

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.