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Nattō vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nattō and khorasan wheat

  • Nattō has more iron, calcium, copper, and vitamin K, while khorasan wheat has more selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and fiber.
  • Khorasan wheat's daily need coverage for selenium is 132% higher.
  • Khorasan wheat contains 13 times less vitamin K than nattō. Nattō contains 23.1µg of vitamin K, while khorasan wheat contains 1.8µg.
  • Khorasan wheat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of khorasan wheat is 40, while the glycemic index of nattō is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Natto and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.

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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
4
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 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +886.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.9%
Contains more IronIron +128.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +826.1%

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%
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% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1183.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +341.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.184mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.4%
Contains more FatsFats +416.4%
Contains more WaterWater +397%
Contains more OtherOther +13.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +456.6%

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
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1040.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Khorasan wheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Khorasan wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 8.8µg 81.5µg 132%
Iron 8.6mg 3.77mg 60%
Manganese 1.528mg 2.735mg 52%
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.375mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.621g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.566mg 34%
Phosphorus 174mg 364mg 27%
Fiber 5.4g 11.1g 23%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Calcium 217mg 22mg 20%
Carbs 12.68g 70.58g 19%
Copper 0.667mg 0.506mg 18%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 1.8µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.949mg 15%
Vitamin C 13mg 0mg 14%
Fats 11g 2.13g 14%
Potassium 729mg 403mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.259mg 10%
Protein 19.4g 14.54g 10%
Choline 57mg 25.8mg 6%
Calories 211kcal 337kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.43g 0.213g 6%
Zinc 3.03mg 3.68mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.591g 0.196g 6%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.61mg 4%
Magnesium 115mg 130mg 4%
Folate 8µg 2%
Net carbs 7.28g 59.48g N/A
Sugar 4.89g 7.84g N/A
Sodium 7mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.184mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.813mg 0.442mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.566mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 1.112mg 0%
Lysine 1.145mg 0.416mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.251mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.772mg 0%
Valine 1.018mg 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.379mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Khorasan wheat
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
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.