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Nattō vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nattō and bran raw?

  • Nattō is richer in iron, copper, and vitamin K, yet bran raw is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, selenium, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Bran raw's daily need coverage for manganese is 178% higher.
  • Nattō has 7 times more vitamin K than bran raw. Nattō has 23.1µg of vitamin K, while bran raw has 3.2µg.

We used Natto and Oat bran, raw types in this comparison.

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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
4
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 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +274.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.8%
Contains more IronIron +59%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +268.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +413.6%
~equal in Zinc ~3.11mg

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
3
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% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +621.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +77%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +631.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +594.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.1%
Contains more FatsFats +56.5%
Contains more WaterWater +740%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +422.2%
Contains more OtherOther +52.6%

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
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.376g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Bran raw DV% diff.
Manganese 1.528mg 5.63mg 178%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 1.17mg 84%
Phosphorus 174mg 734mg 80%
Selenium 8.8µg 45.2µg 66%
Iron 8.6mg 5.41mg 40%
Fiber 5.4g 15.4g 40%
Copper 0.667mg 0.403mg 29%
Magnesium 115mg 235mg 29%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 1.494mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.766g 23%
Carbs 12.68g 66.22g 18%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 3.2µg 17%
Calcium 217mg 58mg 16%
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg 14%
Folate 8µg 52µg 11%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.01mg 7%
Fats 11g 7.03g 6%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.934mg 6%
Potassium 729mg 566mg 5%
Choline 57mg 32.2mg 5%
Protein 19.4g 17.3g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.165mg 3%
Calories 211kcal 246kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.22mg 2%
Zinc 3.03mg 3.11mg 1%
Saturated fat 1.591g 1.328g 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 50.82g N/A
Sugar 4.89g 1.45g N/A
Sodium 7mg 4mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 2.376g 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.908mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.41mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Bran raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran raw
Bran raw 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (56)
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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.