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Nattō vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nattō and turkey meat different?

  • Nattō is higher in iron, manganese, copper, fiber, and calcium; however, turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for nattō is 94% higher.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than nattō (56).

Natto and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205%
Contains more IronIron +689%
Contains more CopperCopper +617.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10814.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +238.6%

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
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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +340.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +373.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
3
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +48.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21033.3%
Contains more OtherOther +295.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.2%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +193.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.647g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Turkey meat DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 1.09mg 94%
Manganese 1.528mg 0.014mg 66%
Copper 0.667mg 0.093mg 64%
Vitamin B3 0mg 9.573mg 60%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Selenium 8.8µg 29.8µg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.616mg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.119g 27%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Magnesium 115mg 30mg 20%
Calcium 217mg 14mg 20%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 0µg 19%
Protein 19.4g 28.55g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.948mg 15%
Potassium 729mg 239mg 14%
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.045mg 10%
Phosphorus 174mg 223mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.281mg 7%
Fats 11g 7.39g 6%
Choline 57mg 87.4mg 6%
Zinc 3.03mg 2.48mg 5%
Carbs 12.68g 0.06g 4%
Sodium 7mg 103mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.591g 2.155g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 2.647g 1%
Calories 211kcal 189kcal 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 7.28g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 4.89g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.07mg 0%
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.564g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.