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Nattō vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nattō and cream cheese

  • Nattō has more iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and potassium; however, cream cheese is richer in vitamin A.
  • Nattō covers your daily iron needs 106% more than cream cheese.
  • Nattō contains less saturated fat.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nattō is 56, while the glycemic index of cream cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Natto and Cheese, cream.

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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
9
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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1177.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +123.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +452.3%
Contains more IronIron +7718.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3605.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +506%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13790.9%
~equal in Selenium ~8.6µg

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
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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +215.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.7%
Contains more OtherOther +49.6%
Contains more FatsFats +213.1%
~equal in Water ~52.62g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +266.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Cream cheese DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 0.11mg 106%
Saturated fat 1.591g 20.213g 85%
Copper 0.667mg 0.018mg 72%
Manganese 1.528mg 0.011mg 66%
Fats 11g 34.44g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.483g 32%
Protein 19.4g 6.15g 27%
Magnesium 115mg 9mg 25%
Zinc 3.03mg 0.5mg 23%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 2.1µg 18%
Potassium 729mg 132mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 8.907g 16%
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg 14%
Sodium 7mg 314mg 13%
Calcium 217mg 97mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.023mg 11%
Phosphorus 174mg 107mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Calories 211kcal 350kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.056mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.517mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.86mg 6%
Choline 57mg 27.2mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.23mg 3%
Carbs 12.68g 5.52g 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.091mg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 4.89g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Selenium 8.8µg 8.6µg 0%
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Cream cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.622g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.