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Nattō vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nattō and pot roast?

  • Nattō is richer in iron, manganese, copper, and magnesium, yet pot roast is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Pot roast's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 89% higher.
  • Nattō has 153 times more manganese than pot roast. Nattō has 1.528mg of manganese, while pot roast has 0.01mg.
  • Nattō contains less saturated fat.
  • Pot roast has a lower glycemic index than nattō.

We used Natto and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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
7
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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1256.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.6%
Contains more IronIron +255.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +573.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15180%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +206.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~174mg

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%
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% 10% 3% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1183.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +93.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.171mg

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
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-19100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.2%
Contains more FatsFats +74.3%
~equal in Water ~51.9g

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.708 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +777.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +236.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Pot roast DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.13µg 89%
Iron 8.6mg 2.42mg 77%
Manganese 1.528mg 0.01mg 66%
Copper 0.667mg 0.099mg 63%
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.708g 37%
Zinc 3.03mg 6.66mg 33%
Selenium 8.8µg 27µg 33%
Saturated fat 1.591g 7.548g 27%
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.105mg 26%
Magnesium 115mg 19mg 23%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Calcium 217mg 16mg 20%
Protein 19.4g 28.94g 19%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 1.8µg 18%
Potassium 729mg 231mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 8.175g 14%
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg 14%
Fats 11g 19.17g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.283mg 12%
Choline 57mg 110.2mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.059mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.571mg 7%
Calories 211kcal 297kcal 4%
Carbs 12.68g 0g 4%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.51mg 3%
Sodium 7mg 47mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.171mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.89g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 174mg 174mg 0%
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 1.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 1.317mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 2.302mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.143mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 1.436mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.924mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Pot roast
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
45%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.957g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.