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Nattō vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nattō and Thyme

  • Nattō has more Copper, and Zinc, however, Thyme has more Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 163% more.
  • Nattō has 2 times more Zinc than Thyme. Nattō has 3.03mg of Zinc, while Thyme has 1.81mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Natto and Thyme, fresh.

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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
6
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%
Thyme
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.6%
Contains more IronIron +102.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%

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
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%
Thyme
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 534% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1131.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Thyme
3
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +248.9%
Contains more FatsFats +554.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.8%
Contains more WaterWater +18.3%
Contains more OtherOther +68.4%

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
Thyme
1
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1067.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Thyme Opinion
Calories 211kcal 101kcal Nattō
Protein 19.4g 5.56g Nattō
Fats 11g 1.68g Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 7.28g 10.45g Thyme
Carbs 12.68g 24.45g Thyme
Magnesium 115mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 217mg 405mg Thyme
Potassium 729mg 609mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 17.45mg Thyme
Sugar 4.89g Thyme
Fiber 5.4g 14g Thyme
Copper 0.667mg 0.555mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 1.81mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 106mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 9mg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A 0µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.048mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.348mg Thyme
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 45µg Thyme
Choline 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.081g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.532g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.114mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.154mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.285mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.262mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.126mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.307mg 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 Thyme
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
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.