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Nattō vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between nattō and feta

  • Nattō has more iron, copper, and manganese; however, feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for iron is 99% more.
  • Nattō has 55 times more manganese than feta. Nattō has 1.528mg of manganese, while feta has 0.028mg.
  • Nattō is lower in saturated fat.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index than feta.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Natto and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1075.8%
Contains more IronIron +1223.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1984.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5357.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.5%
~equal in Zinc ~2.88mg

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
3
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%
Feta
9
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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1183.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +270.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +349.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.154mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
2
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Feta
3
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +210%
Contains more FatsFats +93.5%
Contains more OtherOther +173.7%
~equal in Water ~55.22g

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
Feta
1
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +950.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Feta DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 0.65mg 99%
Copper 0.667mg 0.032mg 71%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Manganese 1.528mg 0.028mg 65%
Saturated fat 1.591g 14.946g 61%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.844mg 50%
Sodium 7mg 917mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.591g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Calcium 217mg 493mg 28%
Phosphorus 174mg 337mg 23%
Magnesium 115mg 19mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.424mg 23%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Potassium 729mg 62mg 20%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 1.8µg 18%
Fats 11g 21.28g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.967mg 15%
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 125µg 14%
Selenium 8.8µg 15µg 11%
Protein 19.4g 14.21g 10%
Choline 57mg 15.4mg 8%
Folate 8µg 32µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.991mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 4.623g 5%
Calories 211kcal 264kcal 3%
Carbs 12.68g 4.09g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.154mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.18mg 1%
Zinc 3.03mg 2.88mg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 4.89g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 910mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.355g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.