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Nattō vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nattō and Omelette

  • Nattō has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber, while Omelette has more Choline, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Omelette covers your daily need of Cholesterol 104% more than Nattō.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Natto and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +352.1%
Contains more Iron +481.1%
Contains more Magnesium +945.5%
Contains more Potassium +523.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +178%
Contains more Copper +958.7%
Contains more Manganese +6266.7%
Contains more Selenium +193.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 167
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 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Contains more Calcium +352.1%
Contains more Iron +481.1%
Contains more Magnesium +945.5%
Contains more Potassium +523.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +178%
Contains more Copper +958.7%
Contains more Manganese +6266.7%
Contains more Selenium +193.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 167

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +499.5%
Contains more Folate +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.143
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 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +499.5%
Contains more Folate +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.143

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83.5%
Contains more Carbs +1881.3%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Equal in Fats - 11.66
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +83.5%
Contains more Carbs +1881.3%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Equal in Fats - 11.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.3%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Omelette Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 0.64g Nattō
Protein 19.4g 10.57g Nattō
Fats 11g 11.66g Omelette
Carbs 12.68g 0.64g Nattō
Calories 211kcal 154kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 0.31g Omelette
Fiber 5.4g 0g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 48mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 1.48mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 11mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 167mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 117mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 155mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 1.09mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.063mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.024mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin A 0IU 617IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.034mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.064mg Omelette
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.143mg Omelette
Folate 8µg 39µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 23.1µg 4.5µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.14mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.467mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.565mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.913mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.767mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.572mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.722mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.26mg Nattō
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg Nattō
Trans Fat 0g 0.709g Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 3.319g Nattō
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 4.843g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.712g Nattō
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Omelette
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
38%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.728g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.