Nattō vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between nattō and chuck steak
- Nattō has more iron, manganese, copper, and magnesium, while chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 126% more than nattō.
- Nattō contains 127 times more manganese than chuck steak. While nattō contains 1.528mg of manganese, chuck steak contains only 0.012mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in nattō is lower.
- Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chuck steak is 0, while the glycemic index of nattō is 56.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Natto and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +422.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1256.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +251% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +766.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12633.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +186.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +212.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +142.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1343.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +900% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +249.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +38.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.4 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
12.68 g
Water:
55.02 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1087.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +78.5% |
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Water
~55.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.591 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.21 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +666.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +289.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.03µg | 126% |
Iron | 8.6mg | 2.45mg | 77% |
Manganese | 1.528mg | 0.012mg | 66% |
Copper | 0.667mg | 0.077mg | 66% |
Zinc | 3.03mg | 8.68mg | 51% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.81g | 36% |
Selenium | 8.8µg | 27.5µg | 34% |
Saturated fat | 1.591g | 8.66g | 32% |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 4.663mg | 29% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
Magnesium | 115mg | 22mg | 22% |
Fiber | 5.4g | 0g | 22% |
Calcium | 217mg | 16mg | 20% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.373mg | 19% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.43g | 9.457g | 18% |
Vitamin K | 23.1µg | 1.6µg | 18% |
Vitamin C | 13mg | 0mg | 14% |
Fats | 11g | 19.64g | 13% |
Potassium | 729mg | 325mg | 12% |
Protein | 19.4g | 24.98g | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 0.752mg | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.066mg | 8% |
Choline | 57mg | 79mg | 4% |
Carbs | 12.68g | 0g | 4% |
Calories | 211kcal | 277kcal | 3% |
Sodium | 7mg | 71mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 174mg | 193mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
Folate | 8µg | 6µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 7.28g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.89g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 1.287g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.223mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.813mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.931mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.509mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.145mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.208mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.018mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | N/A |
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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
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55%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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65%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.069g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?

Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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