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Nattō vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between nattō and star anise

  • Nattō has less iron, calcium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, manganese, copper, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Star anise covers your daily iron needs 355% more than nattō.
  • The glycemic index of star anise is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Natto and Spices, anise seed.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +197.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.7%
Contains more IronIron +329.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.5%

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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +476.7%
Contains more FatsFats +44.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +294.5%
Contains more OtherOther +265.3%
~equal in Protein ~17.6g

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
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +302.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 36.96mg 355%
Calcium 217mg 646mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.65mg 40%
Phosphorus 174mg 440mg 38%
Fiber 5.4g 14.6g 37%
Manganese 1.528mg 2.3mg 34%
Copper 0.667mg 0.91mg 27%
Zinc 3.03mg 5.3mg 21%
Potassium 729mg 1441mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 3.15g 20%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.06mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 9.78g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.34mg 15%
Magnesium 115mg 170mg 13%
Carbs 12.68g 50.02g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.797mg 12%
Choline 57mg 10%
Vitamin C 13mg 21mg 9%
Fats 11g 15.9g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.29mg 8%
Selenium 8.8µg 5µg 7%
Calories 211kcal 337kcal 6%
Saturated fat 1.591g 0.586g 5%
Protein 19.4g 17.6g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 4.89g N/A
Sodium 7mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Star anise
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
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.