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Nattō vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nattō and nutmeg different?

  • Nattō is richer in iron, vitamin K, and selenium, while nutmeg is higher in fiber, manganese, copper, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need for saturated fat, 122% more than nattō.
  • Nattō is lower in saturated fat.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index (56) than nutmeg (0).

Natto and Spices, nutmeg, ground types were 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
6
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%
Nutmeg
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.3%
Contains more IronIron +182.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +59.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +54%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.8%

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
6
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%
Nutmeg
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +547.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
2
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Nutmeg
3
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.2%
Contains more WaterWater +783.1%
Contains more FatsFats +230.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +288.7%
Contains more OtherOther +22.6%

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
Nutmeg
1
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1674.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Nutmeg DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.591g 25.94g 111%
Iron 8.6mg 3.04mg 70%
Fiber 5.4g 20.8g 62%
Manganese 1.528mg 2.9mg 60%
Copper 0.667mg 1.027mg 40%
Fats 11g 36.31g 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.35g 39%
Protein 19.4g 5.84g 27%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 0µg 19%
Folate 8µg 76µg 17%
Calories 211kcal 525kcal 16%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.346mg 16%
Magnesium 115mg 183mg 16%
Selenium 8.8µg 1.6µg 13%
Carbs 12.68g 49.29g 12%
Vitamin C 13mg 3mg 11%
Potassium 729mg 350mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.057mg 10%
Choline 57mg 8.8mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.299mg 8%
Zinc 3.03mg 2.15mg 8%
Phosphorus 174mg 213mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 4%
Calcium 217mg 184mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 3.22g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.16mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 4.89g 2.99g N/A
Sodium 7mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.349g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $3.9)
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.
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.