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Nattō vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nattō and Sauerkraut

  • Sauerkraut has less Iron, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 89% more.
  • Nattō has 16 times more Zinc than Sauerkraut. Nattō has 3.03mg of Zinc, while Sauerkraut has 0.19mg.
  • Nattō is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Natto and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +623.3%
Contains more Iron +485%
Contains more Magnesium +784.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +770%
Contains more Potassium +328.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +1494.7%
Contains more Copper +594.8%
Contains more Manganese +911.9%
Contains more Selenium +1366.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +623.3%
Contains more Iron +485%
Contains more Magnesium +784.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +770%
Contains more Potassium +328.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +1494.7%
Contains more Copper +594.8%
Contains more Manganese +911.9%
Contains more Selenium +1366.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +661.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 44% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 6% 0% 58%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +661.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2031.9%
Contains more Fats +7757.1%
Contains more Carbs +196.3%
Contains more Water +68.2%
Contains more Other +13.2%
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +2031.9%
Contains more Fats +7757.1%
Contains more Carbs +196.3%
Contains more Water +68.2%
Contains more Other +13.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18592.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9168.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18592.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9168.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 1.38g Nattō
Protein 19.4g 0.91g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.14g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 4.28g Nattō
Calories 211kcal 19kcal Nattō
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 4.89g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 5.4g 2.9g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 30mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 1.47mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 13mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 20mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 170mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 661mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 0.19mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.096mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.151mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 0.6µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 13mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.021mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.022mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.143mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.093mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.13mg
Folate 8µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 23.1µg 13µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.008mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.025mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.021mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.029mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.031mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.009mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.023mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.03mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.016mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.013g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.067g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Sauerkraut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.557g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 654mg)
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 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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.