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Nattō vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nattō and Lentil

  • Nattō has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin K, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Selenium, while Lentil has more Folate.
  • Nattō covers your daily need of Iron 66% more than Lentil.
  • Nattō contains 14 times more Vitamin K than Lentil. While Nattō contains 23.1µg of Vitamin K, Lentil contains only 1.7µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Natto and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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
8
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%
Lentil
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +219.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1042.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.6%
Contains more IronIron +158.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +165.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +209.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~180mg

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%
Lentil
6
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 5% 0.48% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1258.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2162.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.169mg
~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
Lentil
2
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2794.7%
Contains more OtherOther +128.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.8%
Contains more WaterWater +26.6%

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
Lentil
1
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3696.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3448.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Lentil
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Lentil Opinion
Calories 211kcal 116kcal Nattō
Protein 19.4g 9.02g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.38g Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 1.5mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.28g 12.23g Lentil
Carbs 12.68g 20.13g Lentil
Magnesium 115mg 36mg Nattō
Calcium 217mg 19mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 369mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 3.33mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 1.8g Lentil
Fiber 5.4g 7.9g Lentil
Copper 0.667mg 0.251mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 1.27mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 180mg Lentil
Sodium 7mg 2mg Lentil
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.11mg Lentil
Manganese 1.528mg 0.494mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 2.8µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.169mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.073mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.06mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.178mg Lentil
Vitamin K 23.1µg 1.7µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 181µg Lentil
Choline 57mg 32.7mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.064g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.175g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.081mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.323mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.39mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.654mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.63mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.077mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.445mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.448mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.254mg Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Lentil
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
25%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.538g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.