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Nattō vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nattō and Taco

  • Nattō has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Calcium, however, Taco is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Nattō covers your daily Iron needs 93% more than Taco.
  • Taco contains 33 times less Vitamin C than Nattō. Nattō contains 13mg of Vitamin C, while Taco contains 0.4mg.
  • Nattō has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Natto and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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
8
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%
Taco
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +259.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +248.8%
Contains more IronIron +622.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +766.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +513.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg
~equal in Selenium ~9.2µg

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
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%
Taco
6
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 1.3% 7.9% 12% 3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +51%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
2
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Taco
3
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +119%
Contains more OtherOther +21%
Contains more FatsFats +15.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.5%
~equal in Water ~57.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Taco
1
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Taco Opinion
Calories 211kcal 226kcal Taco
Protein 19.4g 8.86g Nattō
Fats 11g 12.7g Taco
Vitamin C 13mg 0.4mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.28g 15.95g Taco
Carbs 12.68g 19.85g Taco
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Nattō
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Magnesium 115mg 32mg Nattō
Calcium 217mg 89mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 209mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 1.19mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 5.4g 3.9g Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.077mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 1.75mg Nattō
Starch 14.78g Taco
Phosphorus 174mg 178mg Taco
Sodium 7mg 397mg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 1.528mg 0.249mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.05mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.06mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.09mg Nattō
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 23.1µg 15.3µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 19µg Taco
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Nattō
Choline 57mg 32mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 4.384g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 3.042g 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
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.793g)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.