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Nattō vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nattō and ladyfinger?

  • Nattō is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium, and fiber, yet ladyfinger is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Ladyfinger's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 74% higher.
  • Nattō has 10 times more magnesium than ladyfinger. Nattō has 115mg of magnesium, while ladyfinger has 12mg.

We used Natto and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind types in this comparison.

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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
9
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 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +858.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +361.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +545.1%
Contains more IronIron +140.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +602.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +536.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Phosphorus ~173mg

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
4
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% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +419.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +862.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.122mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
4
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83%
Contains more FatsFats +20.9%
Contains more WaterWater +182.2%
Contains more OtherOther +72.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +370.8%

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +336.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg 74%
Copper 0.667mg 0.095mg 64%
Iron 8.6mg 3.58mg 63%
Manganese 1.528mg 0.24mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.423g 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Magnesium 115mg 12mg 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 167µg 19%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.428mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 1.116mg 18%
Protein 19.4g 10.6g 18%
Fiber 5.4g 1g 18%
Potassium 729mg 113mg 18%
Zinc 3.03mg 1.14mg 17%
Calcium 217mg 47mg 17%
Folate 8µg 77µg 17%
Carbs 12.68g 59.7g 16%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.104mg 13%
Choline 57mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.284mg 10%
Calories 211kcal 363kcal 8%
Saturated fat 1.591g 3.022g 7%
Sodium 7mg 147mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 3.745g 3%
Fats 11g 9.1g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.122mg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 4.89g N/A
Phosphorus 174mg 173mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Ladyfinger
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
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.