Nattō vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between nattō and dates
- The amount of iron, manganese, copper, zinc, calcium, magnesium, vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin C, and selenium in nattō is higher than in dates.
- Nattō covers your daily iron needs 95% more than dates.
- Dates have 33 times less vitamin C than nattō. Nattō has 13mg of vitamin C, while dates have 0.4mg.
- Nattō has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nattō is 56, while the glycemic index of dates is 42.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Natto and Dates, deglet noor.
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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 | +167.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +456.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +743.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +223.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +944.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +483.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +193.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
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 | +3150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +187.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +755.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +804.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +174% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +691.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2720.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +168% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +491.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32584.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
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 | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 8.6mg | 1.02mg | 95% |
| Manganese | 1.528mg | 0.262mg | 55% |
| Copper | 0.667mg | 0.206mg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.019g | 41% |
| Protein | 19.4g | 2.45g | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.03mg | 0.29mg | 25% |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Carbs | 12.68g | 75.03g | 21% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 39mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 115mg | 43mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 23.1µg | 2.7µg | 17% |
| Fats | 11g | 0.39g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 62mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 0.4mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 3µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.066mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 8g | 10% |
| Choline | 57mg | 6.3mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.052mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.274mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.591g | 0.032g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 0.589mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.036g | 6% |
| Calories | 211kcal | 282kcal | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.165mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 729mg | 656mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.28g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.89g | 63.35g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.223mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.813mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.931mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.145mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.208mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.018mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nattō is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.