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Nattō vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nattō and Quinoa

  • The amount of Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin K, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Selenium in Nattō is higher than in Quinoa.
  • Nattō covers your daily Iron needs 89% more than Quinoa.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Natto and Quinoa, cooked.

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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
9
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%
Quinoa
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +79.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1176.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +323.8%
Contains more IronIron +477.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +178%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.3%
~equal in Sodium ~7mg

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
6
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%
Quinoa
4
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% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.123mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Quinoa
2
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +340.9%
Contains more FatsFats +472.9%
Contains more OtherOther +146.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68%
Contains more WaterWater +30.2%

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
Quinoa
1
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +360.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +476.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Quinoa Opinion
Calories 211kcal 120kcal Nattō
Protein 19.4g 4.4g Nattō
Fats 11g 1.92g Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.28g 18.5g Quinoa
Carbs 12.68g 21.3g Quinoa
Magnesium 115mg 64mg Nattō
Calcium 217mg 17mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 172mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 1.49mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 0.87g Quinoa
Fiber 5.4g 2.8g Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.192mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 1.09mg Nattō
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 174mg 152mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 7mg
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 1.528mg 0.631mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 2.8µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.107mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.11mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.412mg Quinoa
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.123mg Nattō
Vitamin K 23.1µg 0µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 42µg Quinoa
Choline 57mg 23mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.231g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.528g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.078g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.052mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.131mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.157mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.261mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.239mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.096mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.185mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.185mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.127mg Nattō
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Quinoa
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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.