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Nattō vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nattō and Corn

  • Corn contains less Iron, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin K, Selenium, Potassium, and Phosphorus than Nattō.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 102% higher.
  • Corn contains 72 times less Calcium than Nattō. Nattō contains 217mg of Calcium, while Corn contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Natto and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, 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
9
:
1
Corn
Contains more Calcium +7133.3%
Contains more Iron +1811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +342.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains more Potassium +234.4%
Contains more Zinc +388.7%
Contains more Copper +1261.2%
Contains more Manganese +815%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +7133.3%
Contains more Iron +1811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +342.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains more Potassium +234.4%
Contains more Zinc +388.7%
Contains more Copper +1261.2%
Contains more Manganese +815%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%

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
:
6
Corn
Contains more Vitamin C +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5675%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.4%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.139
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 44% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 6% 0% 58%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5675%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.4%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.139

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
3
:
2
Corn
Contains more Protein +468.9%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Other +171.4%
Contains more Carbs +65.5%
Contains more Water +33.4%
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +468.9%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Other +171.4%
Contains more Carbs +65.5%
Contains more Water +33.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
2
:
1
Corn
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +549.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +929.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +549.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +929.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Corn
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 Corn Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 18.58g Corn
Protein 19.4g 3.41g Nattō
Fats 11g 1.5g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 20.98g Corn
Calories 211kcal 96kcal Nattō
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.89g 4.54g Corn
Fiber 5.4g 2.4g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 3mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 0.45mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 26mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 77mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 218mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 3.03mg 0.62mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.049mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.167mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 0.2µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 13mg 5.5mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.093mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.057mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.139mg Corn
Folate 8µg 23µg Corn
Vitamin K 23.1µg 0.4µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.023mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.133mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.133mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.358mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.141mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.069mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.155mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.191mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.091mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.197g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.374g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.603g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Corn
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn
Corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.394g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn
Corn is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.