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Nattō vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nattō and romano cheese

  • Nattō has more iron, copper, manganese, and fiber, while romano cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for iron is 98% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in nattō is lower.
  • Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of romano cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of nattō is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Natto and Cheese, romano.

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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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +747.7%
Contains more IronIron +1016.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2123.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7540%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +390.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +336.8%
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
6
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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +950%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +270.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +249.3%
Contains more WaterWater +78%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.9%
Contains more FatsFats +144.9%
Contains more OtherOther +253.7%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +947.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +222.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Romano cheese
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 Romano cheese DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 0.77mg 98%
Calcium 217mg 1064mg 85%
Phosphorus 174mg 760mg 84%
Saturated fat 1.591g 17.115g 71%
Copper 0.667mg 0.03mg 71%
Manganese 1.528mg 0.02mg 66%
Sodium 7mg 1433mg 62%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.593g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg 35%
Protein 19.4g 31.8g 25%
Fats 11g 26.94g 25%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Potassium 729mg 86mg 19%
Magnesium 115mg 41mg 18%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 2.2µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 7.838g 14%
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.37mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 96µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.037mg 10%
Selenium 8.8µg 14.5µg 10%
Calories 211kcal 387kcal 9%
Choline 57mg 15.4mg 8%
Zinc 3.03mg 2.58mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.424mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Carbs 12.68g 3.63g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.085mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 4.89g 0.73g N/A
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.077mg 0%
Folate 8µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Romano 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
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 1426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.524g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.