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Nattō vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nattō and Caviar

  • Nattō has more Manganese, and Copper, however, Caviar is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Caviar covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 833% more than Nattō.
  • Caviar contains 31 times less Manganese than Nattō. Nattō contains 1.528mg of Manganese, while Caviar contains 0.05mg.
  • Nattō has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Natto and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

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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
5
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%
Caviar
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +302.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +506.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2956%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +38.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +644.3%

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.
Nattō
2
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%
Caviar
11
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% 54% 38% 87% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1527.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +525%
Contains more CholineCholine +761.2%

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
Caviar
3
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217%
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more FatsFats +62.7%
Contains more OtherOther +215.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
1
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Caviar
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Caviar
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 Caviar Opinion
Calories 211kcal 264kcal Caviar
Protein 19.4g 24.6g Caviar
Fats 11g 17.9g Caviar
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.28g 4g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 4g Nattō
Cholesterol 0mg 588mg Nattō
Vitamin D 0IU 117IU Caviar
Magnesium 115mg 300mg Caviar
Calcium 217mg 275mg Caviar
Potassium 729mg 181mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 11.88mg Caviar
Sugar 4.89g 0g Caviar
Fiber 5.4g 0g Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.11mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 0.95mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 356mg Caviar
Sodium 7mg 1500mg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 905IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 0µg 2.9µg Caviar
Manganese 1.528mg 0.05mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 65.5µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.19mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.12mg Caviar
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.32mg Caviar
Vitamin B12 0µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 23.1µg 0.6µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 50µg Caviar
Choline 57mg 490.9mg Caviar
Saturated Fat 1.591g 4.06g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 4.631g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 7.405g Caviar
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.323mg Caviar
Threonine 0.813mg 1.263mg Caviar
Isoleucine 0.931mg 1.035mg Caviar
Leucine 1.509mg 2.133mg Caviar
Lysine 1.145mg 1.834mg Caviar
Methionine 0.208mg 0.646mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.071mg Caviar
Valine 1.018mg 1.263mg Caviar
Histidine 0.512mg 0.649mg Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.229g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Caviar
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
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 1493mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.469g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $97.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar 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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.