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Nattō vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nattō and poppy seed?

  • Nattō is richer in vitamin K, yet poppy seed is richer in manganese, calcium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and folate.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 225% higher.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index than nattō.

We used Natto and Spices, poppy seed types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +201.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +562.7%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +160.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +338.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.4%
~equal in Potassium ~719mg

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%
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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +547.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more FolateFolate +925%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +824.7%
Contains more FatsFats +277.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.8%
Contains more OtherOther +235.3%
~equal in Protein ~17.99g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
1
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +360%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 1.528mg 6.707mg 225%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 28.569g 149%
Calcium 217mg 1438mg 122%
Copper 0.667mg 1.627mg 107%
Phosphorus 174mg 870mg 99%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.854mg 58%
Fiber 5.4g 19.5g 56%
Magnesium 115mg 347mg 55%
Fats 11g 41.56g 47%
Zinc 3.03mg 7.9mg 44%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 0µg 19%
Folate 8µg 82µg 19%
Calories 211kcal 525kcal 16%
Iron 8.6mg 9.76mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.591g 4.517g 13%
Vitamin C 13mg 1mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.77mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.247mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 5.982g 9%
Selenium 8.8µg 13.5µg 9%
Choline 57mg 8.8mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.896mg 6%
Carbs 12.68g 28.13g 5%
Protein 19.4g 17.99g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.324mg 2%
Sodium 7mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 8.63g N/A
Potassium 729mg 719mg 0%
Sugar 4.89g 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Poppy seed
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%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.926g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.