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Nattō vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nattō and Tarragon

  • Nattō contains less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin C than Tarragon.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tarragon is 296% higher.

Food types used in this article are Natto and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +201.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +424.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +314.3%
Contains more IronIron +275.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +421.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.677mg

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
4
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 167% 252% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +604.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1753.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +3325%
~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
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +51.9%
Contains more WaterWater +610.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +296.1%
Contains more OtherOther +533.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
3
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +412.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Tarragon Opinion
Calories 211kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Protein 19.4g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 11g 7.24g Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 50mg Tarragon
Net carbs 7.28g 42.82g Tarragon
Carbs 12.68g 50.22g Tarragon
Magnesium 115mg 347mg Tarragon
Calcium 217mg 1139mg Tarragon
Potassium 729mg 3020mg Tarragon
Iron 8.6mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Sugar 4.89g Tarragon
Fiber 5.4g 7.4g Tarragon
Copper 0.667mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.03mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 174mg 313mg Tarragon
Sodium 7mg 62mg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 8.8µg 4.4µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 274µg Tarragon
Choline 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 1.881g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.474g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 3.698g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Tarragon
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
132%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $3.9)
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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.