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Nattō vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nattō and peanuts

  • Nattō has more iron and vitamin K; however, peanuts are richer in vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Peanuts cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 75% more than nattō.
  • Nattō contains less saturated fat.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nattō is 56, while the glycemic index of peanuts is 13.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Natto and Peanuts, all types, 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
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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%
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.9%
Contains more IronIron +87.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.6%
~equal in Potassium ~705mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.27mg

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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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%
Peanut
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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% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +721.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~52.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
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19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +746.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33%
Contains more FatsFats +347.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +905.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Peanut DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0mg 12.066mg 75%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 15.558g 62%
Fats 11g 49.24g 59%
Folate 8µg 240µg 58%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 24.426g 55%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 8.33mg 55%
Copper 0.667mg 1.144mg 53%
Iron 8.6mg 4.58mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.64mg 40%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 1.767mg 31%
Phosphorus 174mg 376mg 29%
Saturated fat 1.591g 6.279g 21%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 0µg 19%
Manganese 1.528mg 1.934mg 18%
Calories 211kcal 567kcal 18%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.348mg 17%
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg 14%
Protein 19.4g 25.8g 13%
Calcium 217mg 92mg 13%
Magnesium 115mg 168mg 13%
Fiber 5.4g 8.5g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.135mg 4%
Selenium 8.8µg 7.2µg 3%
Zinc 3.03mg 3.27mg 2%
Carbs 12.68g 16.13g 1%
Potassium 729mg 705mg 1%
Choline 57mg 52.5mg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 4.89g 4.72g N/A
Sodium 7mg 18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.688g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.