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Nattō vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nattō and Caper?

  • Nattō is richer than Caper in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Caper's daily need coverage for Sodium is 102% more.
  • Nattō has 20 times more Manganese than Caper. While Nattō has 1.528mg of Manganese, Caper has only 0.078mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Nattō is lower.

We used Natto and Capers, canned types 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
10
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0
Caper
Contains more Calcium +442.5%
Contains more Iron +415%
Contains more Magnesium +248.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1640%
Contains more Potassium +1722.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +846.9%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Manganese +1859%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
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 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Calcium +442.5%
Contains more Iron +415%
Contains more Magnesium +248.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1640%
Contains more Potassium +1722.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +846.9%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Manganese +1859%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%

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
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5
Caper
Contains more Vitamin C +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 24.6
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 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin C +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 24.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
3
:
2
Caper
Contains more Protein +722%
Contains more Fats +1179.1%
Contains more Carbs +159.3%
Contains more Water +52.4%
Contains more Other +323.2%
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Protein +722%
Contains more Fats +1179.1%
Contains more Carbs +159.3%
Contains more Water +52.4%
Contains more Other +323.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
2
:
1
Caper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3757.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1942.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3757.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1942.8%
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 Caper
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 Caper Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 1.69g Nattō
Protein 19.4g 2.36g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.86g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 4.89g Nattō
Calories 211kcal 23kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 5.4g 3.2g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 40mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 1.67mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 33mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 10mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 40mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 2348mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 0.32mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.374mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.078mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 1.2µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 138IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 13mg 4.3mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.018mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.139mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.652mg Caper
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.027mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.023mg Nattō
Folate 8µg 23µg Caper
Vitamin K 23.1µg 24.6µg Caper
Tryptophan 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.233g Caper
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.063g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.304g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Caper
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
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
56%
Caper

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 - 2341mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.358g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.