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Nattō vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nattō and chickpea raw different?

  • Nattō is higher in iron, calcium, selenium, and vitamin K; however, chickpea raw is richer in manganese, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, fiber, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for chickpea raw is 860% higher.
  • Chickpea raw has a lower glycemic index (36) than nattō (56).

Natto and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw are the varieties used 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
5
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 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280.7%
Contains more IronIron +99.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1294.4%
~equal in Potassium ~718mg
~equal in Copper ~0.656mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.76mg

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
2
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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +225%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +638.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +311.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +6862.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +82.1%
Contains more WaterWater +616.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +396.5%
Contains more OtherOther +50.5%
~equal in Protein ~20.47g

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.1%

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 raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Chickpea raw DV% diff.
Manganese 1.528mg 21.306mg 860%
Folate 8µg 557µg 137%
Iron 8.6mg 4.31mg 54%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.535mg 31%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 1.588mg 27%
Fiber 5.4g 12.2g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.477mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.731g 23%
Carbs 12.68g 62.95g 17%
Calcium 217mg 57mg 16%
Selenium 8.8µg 0µg 16%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 9µg 12%
Phosphorus 174mg 252mg 11%
Vitamin C 13mg 4mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.541mg 10%
Magnesium 115mg 79mg 9%
Choline 57mg 99.3mg 8%
Calories 211kcal 378kcal 8%
Fats 11g 6.04g 8%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.82mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.591g 0.603g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 1.377g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.212mg 2%
Zinc 3.03mg 2.76mg 2%
Protein 19.4g 20.47g 2%
Sodium 7mg 24mg 1%
Copper 0.667mg 0.656mg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 50.75g N/A
Potassium 729mg 718mg 0%
Sugar 4.89g 10.7g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.103mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.566mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Chickpea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
72%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.