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Nattō vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nattō and Groat

  • Nattō has more Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin C, while Groat has more Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 80% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Natto and Buckwheat.

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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%
Groat
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.5%
Contains more IronIron +290.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
~equal in Selenium ~8.3µg

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
5
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%
Groat
5
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% 0% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +473.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
3
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Groat
2
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.4%
Contains more FatsFats +223.5%
Contains more WaterWater +464.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +463.9%
Contains more OtherOther +10.5%

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
Groat
1
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +133.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +497.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Groat Opinion
Calories 211kcal 343kcal Groat
Protein 19.4g 13.25g Nattō
Fats 11g 3.4g Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.28g 61.5g Groat
Carbs 12.68g 71.5g Groat
Magnesium 115mg 231mg Groat
Calcium 217mg 18mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 460mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 2.2mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Groat
Fiber 5.4g 10g Groat
Copper 0.667mg 1.1mg Groat
Zinc 3.03mg 2.4mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 347mg Groat
Sodium 7mg 1mg Groat
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 1.3mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 8.3µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.101mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 0mg 7.02mg Groat
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.21mg Groat
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 30µg Groat
Choline 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.741g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 1.04g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.039g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.192mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.506mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.498mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.832mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.672mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.172mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.52mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.678mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.309mg Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Groat
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
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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.

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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.