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Nattō vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nattō and Shark raw different?

  • Nattō is richer in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Fiber, and Vitamin K, while Shark raw is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Nattō covers your daily need of Iron 97% more than Shark raw.

Natto and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw types were 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
Nattō
8
:
2
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Calcium +538.2%
Contains more Iron +923.8%
Contains more Magnesium +134.7%
Contains more Potassium +355.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +604.7%
Contains more Copper +1921.2%
Contains more Manganese +10086.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Selenium +314.8%
Nattō
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Shark raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +538.2%
Contains more Iron +923.8%
Contains more Magnesium +134.7%
Contains more Potassium +355.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +604.7%
Contains more Copper +1921.2%
Contains more Manganese +10086.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Selenium +314.8%

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
Nattō
5
:
7
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +206.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +23000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Nattō
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%
Shark raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +206.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +23000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
3
:
2
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Fats +143.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +104.3%
Contains more Water +33.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.98
Nattō
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Shark raw
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Fats +143.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +104.3%
Contains more Water +33.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
2
:
1
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Nattō
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Shark raw
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Shark raw Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 0g Nattō
Protein 19.4g 20.98g Shark raw
Fats 11g 4.51g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 0g Nattō
Calories 211kcal 130kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 0g Shark raw
Fiber 5.4g 0g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 34mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 0.84mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 49mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 210mg Shark raw
Potassium 729mg 160mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 79mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 0.43mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.033mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.015mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 36.5µg Shark raw
Vitamin A 0IU 233IU Shark raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Shark raw
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Shark raw
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.042mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.062mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.938mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.695mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.4mg Shark raw
Folate 8µg 3µg Nattō
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 23.1µg 0.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.235mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.813mg 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.509mg 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.145mg 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.208mg 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.819mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.512mg 0.618mg Shark raw
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.925g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 1.808g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.195g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Shark raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.