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Nattō vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nattō and Oatmeal?

  • Nattō is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin K, and Fiber, yet Oatmeal is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Copper is 67% higher.
  • Nattō has 58 times more Vitamin K than Oatmeal. Nattō has 23.1µg of Vitamin K, while Oatmeal has 0.4µg.

We used Natto and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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
10
:
Contains more Calcium +171.3%
Contains more Iron +44.3%
Contains more Magnesium +342.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains more Potassium +1095.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +388.7%
Contains more Copper +910.6%
Contains more Manganese +173.8%
Contains more Selenium +76%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Calcium +171.3%
Contains more Iron +44.3%
Contains more Magnesium +342.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains more Potassium +1095.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +388.7%
Contains more Copper +910.6%
Contains more Manganese +173.8%
Contains more Selenium +76%

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
2
:
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5675%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more Folate +450%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 44% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 6% 0% 58%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5675%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more Folate +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
4
:
Contains more Protein +718.6%
Contains more Fats +708.8%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Water +52.7%
Equal in Carbs - 11.67
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +718.6%
Contains more Fats +708.8%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Water +52.7%
Equal in Carbs - 11.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +521.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1357.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +521.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1357.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 9.97g Oatmeal
Protein 19.4g 2.37g Nattō
Fats 11g 1.36g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 11.67g Nattō
Calories 211kcal 68kcal Nattō
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 4.89g 0.46g Oatmeal
Fiber 5.4g 1.7g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 80mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 5.96mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 26mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 77mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 61mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 49mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 0.62mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.066mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.558mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 5µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.07mg Oatmeal
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 8µg 44µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 23.1µg 0.4µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.04mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.083mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.105mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.2mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.135mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.04mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.13mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.151mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.057mg Nattō
Trans Fat 0g 0.003g Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.391g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.426g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Oatmeal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.365g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.