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Nattō vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nattō and Chia seeds different?

  • Chia seeds has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Zinc than Nattō.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Chia seeds is 116% higher.

Natto and Seeds, chia seeds, dried are the varieties used in this article.

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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
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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.1%
Contains more IronIron +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +191.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +527.3%

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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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 5.3% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +512.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
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19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +848.6%
Contains more FatsFats +179.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +232.2%
Contains more OtherOther +152.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.309g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 211kcal 486kcal Chia seeds
Protein 19.4g 16.54g Nattō
Fats 11g 30.74g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 13mg 1.6mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.28g 7.72g Chia seeds
Carbs 12.68g 42.12g Chia seeds
Magnesium 115mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 217mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 729mg 407mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 7.72mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Chia seeds
Fiber 5.4g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 0.667mg 0.924mg Chia seeds
Zinc 3.03mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 174mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 7mg 16mg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Chia seeds
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.5mg Chia seeds
Manganese 1.528mg 2.723mg Chia seeds
Selenium 8.8µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.62mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.17mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Nattō
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 49µg Chia seeds
Trans Fat 0g 0.14g Nattō
Choline 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 3.33g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 2.309g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.813mg 0.709mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.801mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 1.371mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.97mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.016mg Chia seeds
Valine 1.018mg 0.95mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.531mg Chia seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Chia 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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.739g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds 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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.