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Nattō vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nattō and Crab

  • Nattō has more Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin K, and Magnesium, however, Crab has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Crab is 139% higher.
  • Nattō is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Natto and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.

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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
Nattō
6
:
4
Crab
Crab
Contains more Calcium +138.5%
Contains more Iron +1620%
Contains more Magnesium +219.4%
Contains more Potassium +181.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +1964.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Copper +22%
Contains more Selenium +387.5%
Nattō
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Crab
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Contains more Calcium +138.5%
Contains more Iron +1620%
Contains more Magnesium +219.4%
Contains more Potassium +181.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +1964.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Copper +22%
Contains more Selenium +387.5%

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
Nattō
4
:
7
Crab
Crab
Contains more Vitamin C +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +7600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Nattō
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 44% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 6% 0% 58%
Crab
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +7600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
4
:
1
Crab
Crab
Contains more Fats +1386.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Contains more Water +44.8%
Equal in Protein - 17.88
Nattō
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Crab
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +1386.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Contains more Water +44.8%
Equal in Protein - 17.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
2
:
1
Crab
Crab
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1783.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2307%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Nattō
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Crab
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1783.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2307%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%

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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 0g Nattō
Protein 19.4g 17.88g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.74g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 0g Nattō
Calories 211kcal 83kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 0g Crab
Fiber 5.4g 0g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 91mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 0.5mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 36mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 234mg Crab
Potassium 729mg 259mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 563mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 3.81mg Crab
Copper 0.667mg 0.814mg Crab
Manganese 1.528mg 0.074mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 42.9µg Crab
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Crab
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Crab
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin C 13mg 3.3mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.023mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.093mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.747mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.997mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.156mg Crab
Folate 8µg 51µg Crab
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.33µg Crab
Vitamin K 23.1µg 0.3µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.226mg Crab
Threonine 0.813mg 0.727mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.776mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 1.307mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 1.386mg Crab
Methionine 0.208mg 0.452mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.708mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.806mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.393mg Nattō
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Nattō
Trans Fat 0g 0.014g Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.201g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.067g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.101g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.129g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.258g Nattō
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Crab
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $9.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.