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Nattō vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nattō and Pumpkin seeds?

  • Nattō is richer in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Pumpkin seeds are richer in Zinc, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 66% higher.
  • Nattō has 43 times more Vitamin C than Pumpkin seeds. Nattō has 13mg of Vitamin C, while Pumpkin seeds have 0.3mg.

We used Natto and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt 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
6
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 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +294.5%
Contains more IronIron +159.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +208.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +239.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.69mg

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
8
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 1% 3.7% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +283.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~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
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1122.7%
Contains more FatsFats +76.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +323.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Protein ~18.55g

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
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +148.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Pumpkin seeds Opinion
Calories 211kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 19.4g 18.55g Nattō
Fats 11g 19.4g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 13mg 0.3mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.28g 35.35g Pumpkin seeds
Carbs 12.68g 53.75g Pumpkin seeds
Magnesium 115mg 262mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 217mg 55mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 919mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 8.6mg 3.31mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 5.4g 18.4g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.667mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 3.03mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 174mg 92mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 18mg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 62IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.496mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.034mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.052mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.286mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.056mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.037mg Nattō
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 9µg Pumpkin seeds
Choline 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 3.67g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 6.032g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 8.844g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.813mg 0.683mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.509mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 1.145mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.208mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.924mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.512mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Pumpkin seeds
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
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
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 - 2.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pumpkin seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.