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Nattō vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nattō and lobster Raw

  • Nattō has more iron, manganese, fiber, vitamin K, and magnesium; however, lobster Raw is richer in selenium, copper, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Nattō covers your daily iron needs 104% more than lobster Raw.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nattō is 56, while the glycemic index of lobster Raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Natto and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, 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 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +202.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +264.5%
Contains more IronIron +3207.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2628.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +622.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg

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
5
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1366.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +47.1%
~equal in Other ~1.78g

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
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1004.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1998%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Lobster Raw DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 0.26mg 104%
Selenium 8.8µg 63.6µg 100%
Copper 0.667mg 1.349mg 76%
Manganese 1.528mg 0.056mg 64%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.25µg 52%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.296g 39%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 1.449mg 25%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 0µg 19%
Sodium 7mg 423mg 18%
Magnesium 115mg 38mg 18%
Fats 11g 0.75g 16%
Potassium 729mg 200mg 16%
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.014mg 14%
Calcium 217mg 84mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.02mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.591mg 10%
Calories 211kcal 77kcal 7%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.87mg 6%
Protein 19.4g 16.52g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 0.22g 6%
Saturated fat 1.591g 0.181g 6%
Zinc 3.03mg 3.53mg 5%
Carbs 12.68g 0g 4%
Choline 57mg 70.3mg 2%
Phosphorus 174mg 161mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.104mg 2%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 4.89g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.215mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.654mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.723mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 1.197mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 1.24mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.413mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.68mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0.741mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.413mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.068g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Lobster Raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.