Nattō vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between nattō and meatball
- Nattō has more iron, magnesium, vitamin K, calcium, and potassium; however, meatball is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and folate.
- Nattō covers your daily iron needs 81% more than meatball.
- Nattō has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of nattō is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Natto and Meatballs, meatless.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +538.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +768% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +305% |
| Contains more IronIron | +298.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +486.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +875% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~21g
~equal in
Water
~58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.188g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 8.6mg | 2.16mg | 81% |
| Manganese | 1.528mg | 66% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.938mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 550mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 344mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 115mg | 18mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 23.1µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 25mg | 19% |
| Folate | 8µg | 78µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.5mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 729mg | 180mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 0.8µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 1.73mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.03mg | 1.8mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 4.666g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Choline | 57mg | 88.4mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.667mg | 0.706mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 4.6g | 3% |
| Protein | 19.4g | 21g | 3% |
| Fats | 11g | 9g | 3% |
| Carbs | 12.68g | 8g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.43g | 2.188g | 1% |
| Calories | 211kcal | 197kcal | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.591g | 1.425g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.28g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.89g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.145mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.018mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 543mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)