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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.

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
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Contains more Calcium +502.8%
Contains more Iron +1357.6%
Contains more Magnesium +296.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.1%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +413.6%
Contains more Copper +455.8%
Contains more Manganese +172.9%
Contains more Selenium +388.9%
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 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +502.8%
Contains more Iron +1357.6%
Contains more Magnesium +296.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.1%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +413.6%
Contains more Copper +455.8%
Contains more Manganese +172.9%
Contains more Selenium +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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +14800%
Contains more Vitamin C +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.1%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.5
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 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +14800%
Contains more Vitamin C +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.1%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
3
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Contains more Protein +1516.7%
Contains more Fats +3566.7%
Contains more Other +93.9%
Contains more Carbs +41.9%
Contains more Water +44.5%
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 Protein +1516.7%
Contains more Fats +3566.7%
Contains more Other +93.9%
Contains more Carbs +41.9%
Contains more Water +44.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2069.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13112.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2069.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13112.8%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 19.4g 1.2g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.3g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 211kcal 75kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 4.8g Parsnip
Fiber 5.4g 4.9g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 36mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 0.59mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 29mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 71mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 375mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 10mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 0.59mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.12mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.56mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 1.8µg Nattō
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 13mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.09mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.05mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.09mg Nattō
Folate 8µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 23.1µg 22.5µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.112g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.047g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nattō Parsnip
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
25%
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.