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Nattō vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nattō and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Nattō has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Potassium, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has more Folate.
  • Nattō covers your daily need of Iron 95% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Nattō contains 14 times more Copper than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). While Nattō contains 0.667mg of Copper, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains only 0.047mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Natto and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
Nattō
9
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Calcium +393.2%
Contains more Iron +777.6%
Contains more Magnesium +173.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Potassium +151.4%
Contains more Zinc +741.7%
Contains more Copper +1319.1%
Contains more Manganese +660.2%
Contains more Selenium +486.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Nattō
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Calcium +393.2%
Contains more Iron +777.6%
Contains more Magnesium +173.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Potassium +151.4%
Contains more Zinc +741.7%
Contains more Copper +1319.1%
Contains more Manganese +660.2%
Contains more Selenium +486.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%

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
Nattō
6
:
4
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +462.5%
Nattō
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%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 0% 0% 54% 22% 23% 12% 4% 6% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +462.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
4
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Protein +666.8%
Contains more Fats +10900%
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Other +163.9%
Contains more Water +59%
Nattō
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Protein +666.8%
Contains more Fats +10900%
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Other +163.9%
Contains more Water +59%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nattō
Nattō
2
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14685.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Nattō
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14685.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nattō Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 19.4g 2.53g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.1g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 9.18g Nattō
Calories 211kcal 47kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 5.4g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 44mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 0.98mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 42mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 57mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 290mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 3.03mg 0.36mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.047mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.201mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 1.5µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Vitamin C 13mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.085mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.099mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.051mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.024mg Nattō
Folate 8µg 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.029mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.094mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.135mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.18mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.166mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.036mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.139mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.146mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.082mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.009g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.042g Nattō

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Nattō Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.565g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169223/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.