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Nattō vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nattō and mixed nuts

  • Nattō has more iron; however, mixed nuts are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, manganese, and folate.
  • Nattō covers your daily iron needs 75% more than mixed nuts.
  • Nattō contains less saturated fat.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nattō is 56, while the glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Natto and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +229.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +99.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +36%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +285.2%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +430.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +937.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.196mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~52mg

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +2545.2%
Contains more FatsFats +390.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66%
Contains more OtherOther +51.6%
~equal in Protein ~20.04g

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1072.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 2.61mg 75%
Fats 11g 53.95g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 28.488g 65%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 14.612g 56%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 7.82mg 52%
Vitamin B3 0mg 7.709mg 48%
Selenium 8.8µg 33.9µg 46%
Phosphorus 174mg 456mg 40%
Saturated fat 1.591g 8.711g 32%
Copper 0.667mg 0.907mg 27%
Magnesium 115mg 229mg 27%
Manganese 1.528mg 2.04mg 22%
Calories 211kcal 607kcal 20%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 1.14mg 19%
Folate 8µg 83µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.352mg 17%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 5.7µg 15%
Vitamin C 13mg 0.5mg 14%
Calcium 217mg 117mg 10%
Fiber 5.4g 7g 6%
Zinc 3.03mg 3.36mg 3%
Carbs 12.68g 21.05g 3%
Potassium 729mg 632mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.189mg 2%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Protein 19.4g 20.04g 1%
Choline 57mg 52mg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 4.89g 4.15g N/A
Sodium 7mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.196mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.