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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 RAE, 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
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4
Thyme
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +67.4%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Calcium +86.6%
Contains more Iron +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
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 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +67.4%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Calcium +86.6%
Contains more Iron +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +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
3
:
7
Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more Folate +462.5%
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 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more Folate +462.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
2
:
3
Thyme
Contains more Protein +248.9%
Contains more Fats +554.8%
Contains more Carbs +92.8%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Other +68.4%
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% 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 Protein +248.9%
Contains more Fats +554.8%
Contains more Carbs +92.8%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Other +68.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
2
:
1
Thyme
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1067.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1067.3%
Contains less Saturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 19.4g 5.56g Nattō
Fats 11g 1.68g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 211kcal 101kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Thyme
Fiber 5.4g 14g Thyme
Calcium 217mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 8.6mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 115mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 174mg 106mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 609mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 9mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 1.81mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.555mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 160.1mg Thyme
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
Folate 8µg 45µg Thyme
Vitamin K 23.1µg 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
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.081g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.532g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Thyme
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
93%
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 is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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.