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Nattō vs. Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nattō and tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) different?

  • Nattō has more iron, copper, manganese, zinc, magnesium, fiber, vitamin K, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B2 than tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).
  • Daily need coverage for iron for nattō is 87% higher.
  • Nattō contains 65 times more Vitamin C than tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari). While nattō contains 13mg of Vitamin C, tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains only 0.2mg.

Natto and Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 60% 13% 60% 71% 23% 52% 1.6% 82% 54%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +210.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +392.6%
Contains more IronIron +434.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%
~equal in Calcium ~201mg

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%
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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 15% 15% 1.9% 6.6% 16% 0% 6% 14% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +862.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.01mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
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
9% 4% 3% 83%
Protein: 9.04 g
Fats: 4.17 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 82.93 g
Other: 1.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.6%
Contains more FatsFats +163.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +344.9%
Contains more OtherOther +88.1%
Contains more WaterWater +50.7%

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
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.649 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +115.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Opinion
Calories 211kcal 78kcal Nattō
Protein 19.4g 9.04g Nattō
Fats 11g 4.17g Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 0.2mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.28g 1.95g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 2.85g Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 37mg Nattō
Calcium 217mg 201mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 148mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 1.61mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g 0.6g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Fiber 5.4g 0.9g Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.213mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 0.83mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 121mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 12mg Nattō
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.01mg
Manganese 1.528mg 0.625mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 9.9µg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.06mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.063mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.101mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.11mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.071mg Nattō
Vitamin K 23.1µg 2.4µg Nattō
Folate 8µg 19µg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Choline 57mg 28.1mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.793g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 1.127g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.649g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.123mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.411mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.444mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.728mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.462mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.11mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.437mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.455mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.225mg Nattō
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
7%
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
44%
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.798g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172448/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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