Nattō vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between nattō and spaghetti
- Nattō has more iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc, calcium, potassium, vitamin K, and phosphorus; however, spaghetti has more selenium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for nattō is 101% higher.
Food types used in this article are Natto and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +538.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1556.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1620% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +567% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +494.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +374.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +790.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +234.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1082.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +578.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1755% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1804.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 8.6mg | 0.5mg | 101% |
| Copper | 0.667mg | 0.1mg | 63% |
| Manganese | 1.528mg | 0.322mg | 52% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.326g | 39% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 26.4µg | 32% |
| Protein | 19.4g | 5.8g | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.03mg | 0.51mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 115mg | 18mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 7mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 729mg | 44mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 23.1µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 58mg | 17% |
| Fats | 11g | 0.93g | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.8g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.02mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.02mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Choline | 57mg | 6.4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.049mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.591g | 0.176g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.131g | 6% |
| Carbs | 12.68g | 30.86g | 6% |
| Calories | 211kcal | 158kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 0.112mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.28g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.89g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.223mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.813mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.931mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.145mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.208mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.018mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.415g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nattō is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)