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Nattō vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nattō and Kit Kat

  • Nattō has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin K, and Potassium, however, Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 95% more.
  • Nattō has 34 times more Zinc than Kit Kat. Nattō has 3.03mg of Zinc, while Kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Natto and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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
10
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +210.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.6%
Contains more IronIron +760%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +3266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1428%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76%

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%
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% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +344.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +198%
Contains more WaterWater +3275.5%
Contains more OtherOther +48.4%
Contains more FatsFats +136.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +409.4%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +593.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +140.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 211kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Protein 19.4g 6.51g Nattō
Fats 11g 25.99g Kit Kat
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.28g 63.59g Kit Kat
Carbs 12.68g 64.59g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 37mg Nattō
Calcium 217mg 125mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 231mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 1mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 48.68g Nattō
Fiber 5.4g 1g Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.22mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 0.09mg Nattō
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 174mg 135mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 54mg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Manganese 1.528mg 0.1mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 5µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.117mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.02mg Nattō
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 23.1µg 5.2µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 14µg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0g 0.099g Nattō
Choline 57mg 31mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 17.953g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.895g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.09mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.19mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.28mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.52mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.28mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.16mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.27mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.36mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.11mg Nattō
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Kit Kat
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
19%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.362g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.