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Nattō vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nattō and Rye

  • Nattō has more Iron, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, however, Rye is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Nattō covers your daily Iron needs 75% more than Rye.

Food varieties used in this article are Natto and Rye grain.

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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
5
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%
Rye
Rye
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +804.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +227%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58%
~equal in Magnesium ~110mg

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%
Rye
Rye
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 0% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +291.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +577.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
4
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Rye
Rye
1
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.6%
Contains more FatsFats +574.8%
Contains more WaterWater +419.1%
Contains more OtherOther +21%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +498.3%

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
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1068.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +709.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Rye
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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Rye Opinion
Calories 211kcal 338kcal Rye
Protein 19.4g 10.34g Nattō
Fats 11g 1.63g Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.28g 60.76g Rye
Carbs 12.68g 75.86g Rye
Magnesium 115mg 110mg Nattō
Calcium 217mg 24mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 510mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 2.63mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 0.98g Rye
Fiber 5.4g 15.1g Rye
Copper 0.667mg 0.367mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 2.65mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 332mg Rye
Sodium 7mg 2mg Rye
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Rye
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.85mg Rye
Manganese 1.528mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 8.8µg 13.9µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.251mg Rye
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.27mg Rye
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.294mg Rye
Vitamin K 23.1µg 5.9µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 38µg Rye
Choline 57mg 30.4mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.197g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.208g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.767g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.108mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.289mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.208mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.563mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.286mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.153mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.435mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.317mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.189mg Nattō
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.394g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.