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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.
Nattō
6
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 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~723mg
~equal in Iron ~8.17mg

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
8
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 8.7% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +837.5%
~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
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 ProteinProtein +965.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2144.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.6%
Contains more WaterWater +28.3%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
35% 16% 50%
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.
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
Calories 211kcal 99kcal Nattō
Protein 19.4g 1.82g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.49g Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 2.6mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.28g 25.31g Lemongrass
Carbs 12.68g 25.31g Lemongrass
Magnesium 115mg 60mg Nattō
Calcium 217mg 65mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 723mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 8.17mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Lemongrass
Fiber 5.4g Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.266mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 2.23mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 101mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 8.8µg 0.7µg 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
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 75µg Lemongrass
Choline 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.054g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.17g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Lemongrass
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
12%
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.