Nattō vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between nattō and falafel
- Nattō has more iron, copper, manganese, calcium, selenium, zinc, vitamin C, and magnesium, while falafel has more folate.
- Nattō's daily need coverage for iron is 65% higher.
- Falafel contains 9 times less selenium than nattō. Nattō contains 8.8µg of selenium, while falafel contains 1µg.
- The amount of sodium in nattō is lower.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of falafel is 33, while the glycemic index of nattō is 56.
The food types used in this comparison are Natto and Falafel, home-prepared.
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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 | +40.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +301.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +121.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +780% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.3% |
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 | +712.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1062.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +318.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 8.6mg | 3.42mg | 65% |
| Copper | 0.667mg | 0.258mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 1.528mg | 0.691mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 22% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 93µg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.43g | 10.171g | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 23.1µg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 217mg | 54mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 4.16g | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.03mg | 1.5mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 1µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 1.6mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 294mg | 12% |
| Protein | 19.4g | 13.31g | 12% |
| Fats | 11g | 17.8g | 10% |
| Choline | 57mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 115mg | 82mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.044mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 12.68g | 31.84g | 6% |
| Calories | 211kcal | 333kcal | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.591g | 2.383g | 4% |
| Potassium | 729mg | 585mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 192mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.166mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 0.292mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.146mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.28g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.89g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.223mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.813mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.931mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.145mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.208mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.018mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.364mg | 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 contains less Sodium?
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.792g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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.