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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% 1% 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
2
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
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
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 DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 3.31mg 66%
Zinc 3.03mg 10.3mg 66%
Fiber 5.4g 18.4g 52%
Manganese 1.528mg 0.496mg 45%
Magnesium 115mg 262mg 35%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 8.844g 18%
Calcium 217mg 55mg 16%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Vitamin C 13mg 0.3mg 14%
Carbs 12.68g 53.75g 14%
Fats 11g 19.4g 13%
Calories 211kcal 446kcal 12%
Phosphorus 174mg 92mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.052mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.034mg 11%
Choline 57mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.591g 3.67g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 6.032g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.037mg 7%
Potassium 729mg 919mg 6%
Copper 0.667mg 0.69mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.056mg 3%
Protein 19.4g 18.55g 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.286mg 2%
Net carbs 7.28g 35.35g N/A
Sugar 4.89g N/A
Sodium 7mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.515mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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.