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Nattō vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nattō and Lemongrass

  • Nattō has more Copper, Calcium, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, and Folate.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 161% more than Nattō.
  • Lemongrass contains 13 times less Saturated Fat than Nattō. Nattō contains 1.591g of Saturated Fat, while Lemongrass contains 0.119g.

Food varieties used in this article are Natto and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +233.8%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.3%
Contains more Zinc +35.9%
Contains more Copper +150.8%
Contains more Selenium +1157.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Manganese +241.9%
Equal in Iron - 8.17
Equal in Potassium - 723
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +233.8%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.3%
Contains more Zinc +35.9%
Contains more Copper +150.8%
Contains more Selenium +1157.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Manganese +241.9%
Equal in Iron - 8.17
Equal in Potassium - 723

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +837.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 44% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 6% 0% 58%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +837.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +965.9%
Contains more Fats +2144.9%
Contains more Carbs +99.6%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Equal in Other - 1.8
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +965.9%
Contains more Fats +2144.9%
Contains more Carbs +99.6%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3552.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3552.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 19.4g 1.82g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.49g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 211kcal 99kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Lemongrass
Fiber 5.4g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 65mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 8.17mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 60mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 101mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 723mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 3.03mg 2.23mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.266mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 8.8µg 0.7µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 2.6mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.065mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.135mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.05mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.08mg Nattō
Folate 8µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.054g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.17g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.