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Nattō vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nattō and oats

  • Nattō has more iron, calcium, and vitamin C, while oats have more manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, fiber, magnesium, and folate.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 147% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Natto and Oats.

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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%
Oats
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +301.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.9%
Contains more IronIron +82.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +31%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +221.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.626mg

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%
Oats
4
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% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +527.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.119mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Oats
1
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.9%
Contains more FatsFats +59.4%
Contains more WaterWater +569.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +422.6%
~equal in Other ~1.72g

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
Oats
1
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Oats DV% diff.
Manganese 1.528mg 4.916mg 147%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.763mg 50%
Phosphorus 174mg 523mg 50%
Iron 8.6mg 4.72mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.535g 25%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 1.349mg 23%
Fiber 5.4g 10.6g 21%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Carbs 12.68g 66.27g 18%
Calcium 217mg 54mg 16%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Magnesium 115mg 177mg 15%
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg 14%
Folate 8µg 56µg 12%
Choline 57mg 10%
Calories 211kcal 389kcal 9%
Zinc 3.03mg 3.97mg 9%
Potassium 729mg 429mg 9%
Fats 11g 6.9g 6%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.961mg 6%
Protein 19.4g 16.89g 5%
Copper 0.667mg 0.626mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.139mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.591g 1.217g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.119mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 2.178g 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 55.67g N/A
Sugar 4.89g N/A
Sodium 7mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.895mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.405mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Oats
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
30%
Oats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
154%
Oats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.374g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.