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Nattō vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nattō and Roe

  • Nattō has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Roe is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Roe covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 481% more than Nattō.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Natto and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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
8
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%
Roe
Roe
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +342.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +675%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.6%
Contains more IronIron +1016.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +421.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11653.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +487.5%

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%
Roe
Roe
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 55% 18% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +399.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +436.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1050%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Roe
Roe
3
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +33.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +560.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.5%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%
~equal in Water ~58.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
3
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Roe
Roe
0
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Roe Opinion
Calories 211kcal 204kcal Nattō
Protein 19.4g 28.62g Roe
Fats 11g 8.23g Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 16.4mg Roe
Net carbs 7.28g 1.92g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 1.92g Nattō
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 26mg Nattō
Calcium 217mg 28mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 283mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 0.77mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Roe
Fiber 5.4g 0g Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.128mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 1.28mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 515mg Roe
Sodium 7mg 117mg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A 0µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.013mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.185mg Roe
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 92µg Roe
Choline 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 1.866g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 2.129g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 3.404g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.813mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 0.931mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.509mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 1.145mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.208mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.018mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.512mg 0.778mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Roe
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
156%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.275g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $97.9)
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.