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Nattō vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between nattō and brunost

  • Nattō has more iron, copper, and manganese; however, brunost has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for nattō is 101% higher.
  • Brunost has 38 times less manganese than nattō. Nattō has 1.528mg of manganese, while brunost has 0.04mg.
  • Nattō is lower in saturated fat.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index than brunost.

Food types used in this article are Natto and Cheese, gjetost.

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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
6
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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more IronIron +1553.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +733.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3720%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.8%

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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +627.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101%
Contains more WaterWater +309.4%
Contains more FatsFats +168.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +236.4%
Contains more OtherOther +150%

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +562%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +224.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Brunost DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 0.52mg 101%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg 101%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 1.382mg 92%
Saturated fat 1.591g 19.16g 80%
Manganese 1.528mg 0.04mg 65%
Copper 0.667mg 0.08mg 65%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 3.351mg 63%
Phosphorus 174mg 444mg 39%
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.938g 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Fats 11g 29.51g 28%
Sodium 7mg 600mg 26%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Protein 19.4g 9.65g 20%
Potassium 729mg 1409mg 20%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Calcium 217mg 400mg 18%
Zinc 3.03mg 1.14mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 7.879g 14%
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg 14%
Calories 211kcal 466kcal 13%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.315mg 13%
Magnesium 115mg 70mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.271mg 11%
Selenium 8.8µg 14.5µg 10%
Carbs 12.68g 42.65g 10%
Choline 57mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.813mg 5%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 42.65g N/A
Sugar 4.89g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Brunost
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
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.569g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.