Nattō vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between nattō and eggs
- Nattō has more iron, manganese, and magnesium; however, eggs have more copper, vitamin B12, choline, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 148% more.
- Nattō has 59 times more manganese than eggs. Nattō has 1.528mg of manganese, while eggs have 0.026mg.
- Nattō has a higher glycemic index than eggs.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Natto and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 | +1050% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +334% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +478.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +622.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +188.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5776.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +199.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 | +7600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +550.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +415.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1032.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.6% |
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +339.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.667mg | 2mg | 148% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 373mg | 124% |
| Iron | 8.6mg | 1.19mg | 93% |
| Manganese | 1.528mg | 0.026mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.11µg | 46% |
| Choline | 57mg | 293.8mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 30.8µg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 1.414g | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.513mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 115mg | 10mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 1.398mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 0g | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 23.1µg | 0.3µg | 19% |
| Potassium | 729mg | 126mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 3.03mg | 1.05mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 50mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 149µg | 17% |
| Protein | 19.4g | 12.58g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 87IU | 11% |
| Folate | 8µg | 44µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.591g | 3.267g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.066mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 1.03mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 124mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 12.68g | 1.12g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.43g | 4.077g | 4% |
| Calories | 211kcal | 155kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.121mg | 1% |
| Fats | 11g | 10.61g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.28g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.89g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 172mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.223mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.813mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.931mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.145mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.208mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.018mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | 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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53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.676g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins