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Nattō vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nattō and plantain raw

  • Nattō has more iron, copper, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin K, magnesium, and selenium; however, plantain raw is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B6.
  • Nattō covers your daily iron needs 100% more than plantain raw.
  • Plantain raw has 72 times less calcium than nattō. Nattō has 217mg of calcium, while plantain raw has 3mg.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nattō is 56, while the glycemic index of plantain raw is 37.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Natto and Plantains, raw.

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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
9
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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +210.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.1%
Contains more IronIron +1333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +723.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2064.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +411.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +486.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%

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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3200%
Contains more CholineCholine +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
3
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1392.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2873%
Contains more OtherOther +63.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.5%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%

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
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7493.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Plantain raw DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 0.6mg 100%
Manganese 1.528mg 66%
Copper 0.667mg 0.081mg 65%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.069g 41%
Protein 19.4g 1.3g 36%
Zinc 3.03mg 0.14mg 26%
Calcium 217mg 3mg 21%
Phosphorus 174mg 34mg 20%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 0.7µg 19%
Magnesium 115mg 37mg 19%
Fats 11g 0.37g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.299mg 13%
Selenium 8.8µg 1.5µg 13%
Fiber 5.4g 2.3g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.054mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.052mg 9%
Choline 57mg 13.5mg 8%
Potassium 729mg 499mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.591g 0.143g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 0.032g 6%
Carbs 12.68g 31.89g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg 6%
Vitamin C 13mg 18.4mg 6%
Folate 8µg 22µg 4%
Calories 211kcal 122kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.686mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 4.89g 15g N/A
Sodium 7mg 4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.064mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Plantain 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
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.