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Nattō vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nattō and crab meat

  • Nattō has more iron, manganese, fiber, and calcium; however, crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, and zinc.
  • Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 479% more than nattō.
  • Nattō contains less sodium.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nattō is 56, while the glycemic index of crab meat is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Natto and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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
6
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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +267.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.2%
Contains more IronIron +1031.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3720%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +151.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +354.5%

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.
Nattō
6
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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +537.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +614.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +21.8%
Contains more WaterWater +40.9%
~equal in Protein ~19.35g

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1213.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1058.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Iron 8.6mg 0.76mg 98%
Manganese 1.528mg 0.04mg 65%
Copper 0.667mg 1.182mg 57%
Selenium 8.8µg 40µg 57%
Sodium 7mg 1072mg 46%
Zinc 3.03mg 7.62mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.536g 38%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Calcium 217mg 59mg 16%
Fats 11g 1.54g 15%
Phosphorus 174mg 280mg 15%
Potassium 729mg 262mg 14%
Magnesium 115mg 63mg 12%
Folate 8µg 51µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.055mg 10%
Choline 57mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.053mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.34mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.591g 0.133g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 0.185g 6%
Calories 211kcal 97kcal 6%
Vitamin C 13mg 7.6mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.4mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.18mg 4%
Carbs 12.68g 0g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Protein 19.4g 19.35g 0%
Net carbs 7.28g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.89g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 1065mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $9.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.458g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.