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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
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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 119% 14% 75% 182% 304% 77% 136% 8.3% 209% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +382.2%
Contains more IronIron +77%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.8%
~equal in Zinc ~2.81mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.6mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.3µg

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
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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% 2.5% 17% 0% 122% 24% 33% 36% 114% 0% 23% 328% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +153.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +5362.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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 FatsFats +64.4%
Contains more WaterWater +435.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +356%
Contains more OtherOther +48.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.983 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Chickpea flour (besan) Opinion
Calories 211kcal 387kcal Chickpea flour (besan)
Protein 19.4g 22.39g Chickpea flour (besan)
Fats 11g 6.69g Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.28g 47.02g Chickpea flour (besan)
Carbs 12.68g 57.82g Chickpea flour (besan)
Magnesium 115mg 166mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Calcium 217mg 45mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 846mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Iron 8.6mg 4.86mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 10.85g Nattō
Fiber 5.4g 10.8g Chickpea flour (besan)
Copper 0.667mg 0.912mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Zinc 3.03mg 2.81mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 318mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Sodium 7mg 64mg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 41IU Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.83mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Manganese 1.528mg 1.6mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Selenium 8.8µg 8.3µg 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)
Vitamin K 23.1µg 9.1µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 437µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Choline 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.693g Chickpea flour (besan)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 1.504g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.983g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Chickpea flour (besan)
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
54%
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 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.
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. 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.