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Nattō vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between nattō and liver

  • Nattō has more manganese; however, liver has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B2, iron, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liver is 778% higher.
  • Liver has 5 times less manganese than nattō. Nattō has 1.528mg of manganese, while liver has 0.3mg.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index than liver.

Food types used in this article are Natto and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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
5
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%
Liver
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +721.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2070%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +386%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +409.3%
Contains more IronIron +108.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +667%
~equal in Copper ~0.634mg

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
3
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%
Liver
9
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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1055.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2120.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1937.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
3
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Liver
2
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.1%
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%

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
Liver
1
46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +285.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +491.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.67µg 778%
Vitamin A 0µg 5405µg 601%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 2.196mg 154%
Cholesterol 0mg 355mg 118%
Iron 8.6mg 17.92mg 117%
Selenium 8.8µg 67.5µg 107%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 4.774mg 91%
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.435mg 53%
Manganese 1.528mg 0.3mg 53%
Folate 8µg 163µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.05g 34%
Zinc 3.03mg 6.72mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.57mg 34%
Magnesium 115mg 14mg 24%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Calcium 217mg 10mg 21%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Potassium 729mg 150mg 17%
Protein 19.4g 26.02g 13%
Vitamin C 13mg 23.6mg 12%
Phosphorus 174mg 241mg 10%
Fats 11g 4.4g 10%
Choline 57mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.258mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 0.63g 5%
Copper 0.667mg 0.634mg 4%
Carbs 12.68g 3.76g 3%
Calories 211kcal 165kcal 2%
Sodium 7mg 49mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.591g 1.41g 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 3.76g N/A
Sugar 4.89g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Liver
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
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.181g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.