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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1157.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +241.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +837.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.4 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
12.68 g
Water:
55.02 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +965.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2144.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +99.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.591 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.21 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3552.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.528mg | 5.224mg | 161% |
| Copper | 0.667mg | 0.266mg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.17g | 40% |
| Protein | 19.4g | 1.82g | 35% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 22% | |
| Vitamin K | 23.1µg | 19% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 75µg | 17% |
| Fats | 11g | 0.49g | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 0.7µg | 15% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 65mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 115mg | 60mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 2.6mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 101mg | 10% |
| Choline | 57mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.065mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.03mg | 2.23mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.591g | 0.119g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.101mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.054g | 6% |
| Calories | 211kcal | 99kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 8.6mg | 8.17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.135mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 12.68g | 25.31g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 7.28g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Potassium | 729mg | 723mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.89g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.145mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.018mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nattō is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)