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Nattō vs. Lupin Bean Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nattō and lupin Bean Raw different?

  • Nattō is higher in iron; however, lupin Bean Raw is richer in folate, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for lupin Bean Raw is 87% higher.
  • Nattō contains 2 times more iron than lupin Bean Raw. While nattō contains 8.6mg of iron, lupin Bean Raw contains only 4.36mg.

Natto and Lupins, mature seeds, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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
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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 141% 53% 89% 164% 341% 130% 189% 2% 311% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.3%
Contains more IronIron +97.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.9%
~equal in Selenium ~8.2µg

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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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 16% 0% 0% 0% 160% 51% 41% 45% 82% 0% 0% 266% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +4337.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
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19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
36% 10% 40% 10% 3%
Protein: 36.17 g
Fats: 9.74 g
Carbs: 40.37 g
Water: 10.44 g
Other: 3.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +12.9%
Contains more WaterWater +427%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.4%
Contains more OtherOther +72.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
15% 52% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.156 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.439 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Lupin Bean Raw DV% diff.
Folate 8µg 355µg 87%
Fiber 5.4g 18.9g 54%
Iron 8.6mg 4.36mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.64mg 40%
Copper 0.667mg 1.022mg 39%
Phosphorus 174mg 440mg 38%
Manganese 1.528mg 2.382mg 37%
Protein 19.4g 36.17g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.439g 25%
Magnesium 115mg 198mg 20%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.357mg 17%
Zinc 3.03mg 4.75mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.19mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.75mg 11%
Choline 57mg 10%
Carbs 12.68g 40.37g 9%
Vitamin C 13mg 4.8mg 9%
Calories 211kcal 371kcal 8%
Potassium 729mg 1013mg 8%
Calcium 217mg 176mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 3.94g 4%
Fats 11g 9.74g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.22mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.591g 1.156g 2%
Selenium 8.8µg 8.2µg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 21.47g N/A
Sugar 4.89g N/A
Sodium 7mg 15mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 1.331mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 1.615mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 2.743mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 1.933mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.255mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.435mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 1.51mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 1.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Lupin Bean 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
51%
Lupin Bean Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
146%
Lupin Bean Raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Lupin Bean Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172423/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.