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Nattō vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nattō and chinese cuisine?

  • Nattō is richer in iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, calcium, and fiber, yet chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin B12.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for iron is 94% higher.
  • Nattō has 14 times more copper than chinese cuisine. Nattō has 0.667mg of copper, while chinese cuisine has 0.049mg.
  • Nattō contains less sodium.

We used Natto and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types in this comparison.

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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
10
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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +886.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257.4%
Contains more IronIron +674.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1261.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +102%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +939.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.3%

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
4
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +245.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +122.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
4
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +174%
Contains more FatsFats +107.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.9%
Contains more OtherOther +25.8%
Contains more WaterWater +43.3%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 1.11mg 94%
Copper 0.667mg 0.049mg 69%
Manganese 1.528mg 0.147mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.13g 27%
Protein 19.4g 7.08g 25%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 51.3µg 24%
Magnesium 115mg 15mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Calcium 217mg 22mg 20%
Sodium 7mg 409mg 17%
Fiber 5.4g 1.5g 16%
Potassium 729mg 204mg 15%
Phosphorus 174mg 76mg 14%
Zinc 3.03mg 1.5mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.033mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.055mg 10%
Folate 8µg 45µg 9%
Fats 11g 5.3g 9%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.32mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Calories 211kcal 105kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.443mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.82mg 5%
Selenium 8.8µg 6.7µg 4%
Choline 57mg 34.5mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 1.217g 3%
Saturated fat 1.591g 0.978g 3%
Vitamin C 13mg 11.6mg 2%
Carbs 12.68g 7.29g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.161mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 4.89g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.613g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.