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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, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • 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.
  • The glycemic index of port Salut 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
7
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 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +379.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +436%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +2931.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13790.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +199.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.9%
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% 105% 4.8% 7.5% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +862.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +270.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.21mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
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19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
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 CarbsCarbs +2124.6%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.6%
Contains more FatsFats +156.4%
~equal in Other ~2g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +751.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 0.43mg 102%
Copper 0.667mg 0.022mg 72%
Saturated fat 1.591g 16.691g 69%
Manganese 1.528mg 0.011mg 66%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Calcium 217mg 650mg 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.729g 37%
Vitamin A 0µg 315µg 35%
Phosphorus 174mg 360mg 27%
Fats 11g 28.2g 26%
Sodium 7mg 534mg 23%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Magnesium 115mg 24mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 9.338g 17%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 2.4µg 17%
Potassium 729mg 136mg 17%
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.014mg 12%
Selenium 8.8µg 14.5µg 10%
Protein 19.4g 23.78g 9%
Choline 57mg 15.4mg 8%
Calories 211kcal 352kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.053mg 6%
Carbs 12.68g 0.57g 4%
Zinc 3.03mg 2.6mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.24mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Folate 8µg 18µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.24mg 2%
Net carbs 7.28g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 4.89g 0.57g N/A
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.21mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.343mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.876mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 1.446mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 2.482mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 1.987mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.323mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 1.707mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.686mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Port Salut
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
32%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
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.