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Nattō vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nattō and Port Salut?

  • Nattō is higher in Iron, Copper, and Manganese, yet Port Salut is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 102% more.
  • Nattō has 139 times more Manganese than Port Salut. While Nattō has 1.528mg of Manganese, Port Salut has only 0.011mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Nattō is lower.

We used Natto and Cheese, port de salut 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
Nattō
7
:
3
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +379.2%
Contains more Potassium +436%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.5%
Contains more Copper +2931.8%
Contains more Manganese +13790.9%
Contains more Calcium +199.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +64.8%
Nattō
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +379.2%
Contains more Potassium +436%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.5%
Contains more Copper +2931.8%
Contains more Manganese +13790.9%
Contains more Calcium +199.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +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
Nattō
5
:
7
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.21
Nattō
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%
Port Salut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 66% 5% 15% 0% 4% 56% 2% 13% 13% 14% 188% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
2
:
3
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Carbs +2124.6%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Protein +22.6%
Contains more Fats +156.4%
Equal in Other - 2
Nattō
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Port Salut
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Carbs +2124.6%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Protein +22.6%
Contains more Fats +156.4%
Equal in Other - 2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
2
:
1
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +751.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.3%
Nattō
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +751.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 0.57g Nattō
Protein 19.4g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 11g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 12.68g 0.57g Nattō
Calories 211kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Sugar 4.89g 0.57g Port Salut
Fiber 5.4g 0g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 8.6mg 0.43mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 24mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 729mg 136mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 534mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 2.6mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.022mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.011mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 14.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 0IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.014mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.06mg Port Salut
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.21mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.053mg Nattō
Folate 8µg 18µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 23.1µg 2.4µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.813mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 0.931mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 1.509mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.145mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.208mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.018mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.512mg 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 16.691g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.729g Nattō

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Port Salut
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
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.