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Nattō vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nattō and parsnip

  • Nattō has more iron, copper, manganese, zinc, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B2, while parsnip has more folate.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for iron is 100% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 6 times less calcium than nattō. Nattō contains 217mg of calcium, while parsnip contains 36mg.
  • Nattō has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nattō is 56, while the glycemic index of parsnip is 97.

The food types used in this comparison are Natto and Parsnips, raw.

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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
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 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +296.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +502.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.4%
Contains more IronIron +1357.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +455.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +413.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +388.9%

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
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 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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +737.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~22.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
3
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1516.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3566.7%
Contains more OtherOther +93.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.9%
Contains more WaterWater +44.5%

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
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2069.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13112.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Parsnip DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 0.59mg 100%
Copper 0.667mg 0.12mg 61%
Manganese 1.528mg 0.56mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.047g 41%
Protein 19.4g 1.2g 36%
Zinc 3.03mg 0.59mg 22%
Magnesium 115mg 29mg 20%
Calcium 217mg 36mg 18%
Fats 11g 0.3g 16%
Phosphorus 174mg 71mg 15%
Folate 8µg 67µg 15%
Selenium 8.8µg 1.8µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.05mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.49mg 10%
Choline 57mg 10%
Potassium 729mg 375mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.6mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.591g 0.05g 7%
Calories 211kcal 75kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 0.112g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.09mg 6%
Vitamin C 13mg 17mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.7mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.09mg 3%
Fiber 5.4g 4.9g 2%
Carbs 12.68g 17.99g 2%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 22.5µg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 4.89g 4.8g N/A
Sodium 7mg 10mg 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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Nattō Parsnip
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
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.541g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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)
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.