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Nattō vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between nattō and wasabi

  • Nattō has more iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and calcium, while wasabi has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Nattō covers your daily need for iron, 95% more than wasabi.
  • Nattō contains 4 times more copper than wasabi. While nattō contains 0.667mg of copper, wasabi contains only 0.155mg.
  • Wasabi has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of wasabi is 41, while the glycemic index of nattō is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Natto and Wasabi, root, raw.

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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
10
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%
Wasabi
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.3%
Contains more IronIron +735%
Contains more CopperCopper +330.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +87%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +290.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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
5
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%
Wasabi
5
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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +222.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.203mg
~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
Wasabi
3
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +304.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1646%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.6%
Contains more WaterWater +25.6%
~equal in Other ~1.92g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Wasabi
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Wasabi DV% diff.
Iron 8.6mg 1.03mg 95%
Copper 0.667mg 0.155mg 57%
Manganese 1.528mg 0.391mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 41%
Vitamin C 13mg 41.9mg 32%
Protein 19.4g 4.8g 29%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Fats 11g 0.63g 16%
Zinc 3.03mg 1.62mg 13%
Phosphorus 174mg 80mg 13%
Magnesium 115mg 69mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.274mg 11%
Choline 57mg 10%
Fiber 5.4g 7.8g 10%
Calcium 217mg 128mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.591g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.114mg 6%
Potassium 729mg 568mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.743mg 5%
Calories 211kcal 109kcal 5%
Carbs 12.68g 23.54g 4%
Folate 8µg 18µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.131mg 2%
Net carbs 7.28g 15.74g N/A
Sugar 4.89g N/A
Sodium 7mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.203mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nattō Wasabi
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
23%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.