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Nattō vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nattō and Pasta?

  • Nattō is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C, yet Pasta is higher in Folate.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 93% more.

We used Natto and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this article.

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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
9
:
1
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +3516.7%
Contains more Iron +654.4%
Contains more Magnesium +538.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.2%
Contains more Potassium +2937.5%
Contains more Zinc +441.1%
Contains more Copper +617.2%
Contains more Manganese +582.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3516.7%
Contains more Iron +654.4%
Contains more Magnesium +538.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.2%
Contains more Potassium +2937.5%
Contains more Zinc +441.1%
Contains more Copper +617.2%
Contains more Manganese +582.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%

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
7
:
5
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
3
:
2
Pasta
Contains more Protein +276.7%
Contains more Fats +947.6%
Contains more Other +512.9%
Contains more Carbs +96.6%
Contains more Water +24.6%
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +276.7%
Contains more Fats +947.6%
Contains more Other +512.9%
Contains more Carbs +96.6%
Contains more Water +24.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
2
:
1
Pasta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1859.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1347.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1859.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1347.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 19.4g 5.15g Nattō
Fats 11g 1.05g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 211kcal 131kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Pasta
Fiber 5.4g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 6mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 1.14mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 18mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 63mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 24mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 3.03mg 0.56mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.093mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.224mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.15mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.183mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.034mg Nattō
Folate 8µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.065mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.134mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.197mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.348mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.097mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.079mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.247mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.217mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.103mg Nattō
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.124g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.429g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.441g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.