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Nattō vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nattō and Spelt

  • Nattō has more Iron, Copper, Calcium, Manganese, Potassium, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, however, Spelt has more Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Nattō is 87% higher.

Food types used in this article are Natto and Spelt, cooked.

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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
9
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1
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +2070%
Contains more Iron +415%
Contains more Magnesium +134.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Potassium +409.8%
Contains more Zinc +142.4%
Contains more Copper +210.2%
Contains more Manganese +40.1%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
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 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +2070%
Contains more Iron +415%
Contains more Magnesium +134.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Potassium +409.8%
Contains more Zinc +142.4%
Contains more Copper +210.2%
Contains more Manganese +40.1%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%

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
7
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4
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
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 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +62.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
3
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2
Spelt
Contains more Protein +252.7%
Contains more Fats +1194.1%
Contains more Other +192.3%
Contains more Carbs +108.5%
Contains more Water +21%
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +252.7%
Contains more Fats +1194.1%
Contains more Other +192.3%
Contains more Carbs +108.5%
Contains more Water +21%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 19.4g 5.5g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.85g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 211kcal 127kcal Nattō
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Sugar 4.89g Spelt
Fiber 5.4g 3.9g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 10mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 1.67mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 49mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 150mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 143mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 3.03mg 1.25mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.215mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 1.091mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 4µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.103mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.03mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.08mg Nattō
Folate 8µg 13µg Spelt
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Spelt
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
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.591g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.