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Nattō vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nattō and Zucchini

  • The amount of Iron, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin K, and Selenium in Nattō is higher than in Zucchini.
  • Nattō covers your daily Iron needs 103% more than Zucchini.
  • Zucchini has 44 times less Selenium than Nattō. Nattō has 8.8µg of Selenium, while Zucchini has 0.2µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Natto and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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
:
Contains more Calcium +1256.3%
Contains more Iron +2224.3%
Contains more Magnesium +538.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.9%
Contains more Potassium +179.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +846.9%
Contains more Copper +1158.5%
Contains more Manganese +763.3%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1256.3%
Contains more Iron +2224.3%
Contains more Magnesium +538.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.9%
Contains more Potassium +179.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +846.9%
Contains more Copper +1158.5%
Contains more Manganese +763.3%
Contains more Selenium +4300%

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
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +437.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.204
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +437.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.204

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1503.3%
Contains more Fats +3337.5%
Contains more Carbs +307.7%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Water +72.3%
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +1503.3%
Contains more Fats +3337.5%
Contains more Carbs +307.7%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Water +72.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21990.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6724.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21990.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6724.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nattō Zucchini
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 Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 7.28g 2.11g Nattō
Protein 19.4g 1.21g Nattō
Fats 11g 0.32g Nattō
Carbs 12.68g 3.11g Nattō
Calories 211kcal 17kcal Nattō
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 4.89g 2.5g Zucchini
Fiber 5.4g 1g Nattō
Calcium 217mg 16mg Nattō
Iron 8.6mg 0.37mg Nattō
Magnesium 115mg 18mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg 38mg Nattō
Potassium 729mg 261mg Nattō
Sodium 7mg 8mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg 0.32mg Nattō
Copper 0.667mg 0.053mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg 0.177mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg 0.2µg Nattō
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 13mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.045mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.094mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.451mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.204mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 8µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 23.1µg 4.3µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.01mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg 0.029mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.044mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg 0.071mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg 0.067mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg 0.018mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.043mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg 0.054mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg 0.026mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.591g 0.084g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g 0.011g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.091g Nattō
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nattō Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Nattō
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.