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Nattō vs. Chickpea flour (besan) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nattō and Chickpea flour (besan)

  • Nattō has more Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin C, however, Chickpea flour (besan) is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Chickpea flour (besan) covers your daily Folate needs 107% more than Nattō.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Natto and Chickpea flour (besan).

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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
5
:
5
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
Contains more Calcium +382.2%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.8%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Equal in Zinc - 2.81
Equal in Manganese - 1.6
Equal in Selenium - 8.3
Nattō
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 183% 119% 137% 75% 9% 77% 304% 209% 46%
Contains more Calcium +382.2%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.8%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Equal in Zinc - 2.81
Equal in Manganese - 1.6
Equal in Selenium - 8.3

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
3
:
7
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.5%
Contains more Folate +5362.5%
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%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 0% 0% 122% 25% 34% 37% 114% 328% 0% 23%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.5%
Contains more Folate +5362.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
2
:
3
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
Contains more Fats +64.4%
Contains more Water +435.2%
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Carbs +356%
Contains more Other +48.4%
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
Chickpea flour (besan)
22% 7% 58% 10% 3%
Protein: 22.39 g
Fats: 6.69 g
Carbs: 57.82 g
Water: 10.28 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Fats +64.4%
Contains more Water +435.2%
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Carbs +356%
Contains more Other +48.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
2
:
1
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Nattō
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Chickpea flour (besan)
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.983 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Chickpea flour (besan) Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 47.02g Chickpea flour (besan)
Protein 19.4g 22.39g Chickpea flour (besan)
Fats 11g 6.69g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 57.82g Chickpea flour (besan)
Calories 211kcal 387kcal Chickpea flour (besan)
Sugar 4.89g 10.85g Nattō
Fiber 5.4g 10.8g Chickpea flour (besan)
Calcium 217mg 45mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 4.86mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 166mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Phosphorus 174mg 318mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Potassium 729mg 846mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Sodium 7mg 64mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 2.81mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.912mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Manganese 1.528mg 1.6mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Selenium 8.8µg 8.3µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 41IU Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.83mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.486mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.106mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.762mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.606mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.492mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Folate 8µg 437µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin K 23.1µg 9.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.693g Chickpea flour (besan)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 1.504g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.983g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Chickpea flour (besan)
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
58%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
117%
Chickpea flour (besan)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.898g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Chickpea flour (besan) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174288/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.