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Nattō vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between nattō and peppermint?

  • Nattō is higher in iron, copper, zinc, manganese, and phosphorus, yet peppermint is higher in vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 85% more.
  • Nattō has 3 times more zinc than peppermint. While nattō has 3.03mg of zinc, peppermint has only 1.11mg.
  • The glycemic index of nattō is lower.

We used Natto and Peppermint, fresh 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
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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.1%
Contains more IronIron +69.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +173%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12%

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1325%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.129mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +417.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1070.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.4%
Contains more WaterWater +42.9%
~equal in Other ~1.77g

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7263.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1122.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Peppermint DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 5.08mg 44%
Copper 0.667mg 0.329mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.508g 38%
Protein 19.4g 3.75g 31%
Folate 8µg 114µg 27%
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg 24%
Vitamin C 13mg 31.8mg 21%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Zinc 3.03mg 1.11mg 17%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Fats 11g 0.94g 15%
Manganese 1.528mg 1.176mg 15%
Phosphorus 174mg 73mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.706mg 11%
Fiber 5.4g 8g 10%
Choline 57mg 10%
Magnesium 115mg 80mg 8%
Calories 211kcal 70kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.082mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 0.033g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.266mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.591g 0.246g 6%
Potassium 729mg 569mg 5%
Calcium 217mg 243mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.338mg 2%
Sodium 7mg 31mg 1%
Carbs 12.68g 14.89g 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 4.89g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.129mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.345g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.