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Nattō vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nattō and True morels

  • Nattō has more Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Selenium, Fiber, Potassium, and Zinc, while True morels has more Iron, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • True morels covers your daily need of Iron 45% more than Nattō.
  • Nattō contains 6 times more Magnesium than True morels. While Nattō contains 115mg of Magnesium, True morels contain only 19mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Natto and Mushrooms, morel, 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
7
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 14% 13% 36% 457% 208% 55% 83% 2.7% 77% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +404.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more IronIron +41.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.625mg

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% 0% 153% 17% 47% 42% 26% 31% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.205mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.136mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +521.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1829.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.6%
Contains more OtherOther +18.8%
Contains more WaterWater +62.9%

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
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4573.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1334.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō True morels Opinion
Calories 211kcal 31kcal Nattō
Protein 19.4g 3.12g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.57g Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.28g 2.3g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 5.1g Nattō
Vitamin D 0IU 206IU True morels
Magnesium 115mg 19mg Nattō
Calcium 217mg 43mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 411mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 12.18mg True morels
Sugar 4.89g 0.6g True morels
Fiber 5.4g 2.8g Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.625mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 2.03mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 194mg True morels
Sodium 7mg 21mg Nattō
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Vitamin D 0µg 5.1µg True morels
Manganese 1.528mg 0.587mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 2.2µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.069mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.205mg True morels
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.252mg True morels
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.44mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.136mg True morels
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 9µg True morels
Choline 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.065g True morels
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.052g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.433g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg Nattō
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō True morels
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
25%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
True morels
True morels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.