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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between neufchâtel cheese and nattō

  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, fiber, zinc, vitamin K, and potassium than nattō.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for nattō is 106% higher.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index than neufchâtel cheese.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, neufchatel and Natto.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Nattō
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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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +379.6%
Contains more IronIron +6515.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2370.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +269.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13790.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +193.3%

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.
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% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Nattō
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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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1258.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Nattō
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19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +107.1%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +112%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +253.2%
Contains more OtherOther +38.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Nattō
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +138%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +540.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Nattō DV% diff.
Iron 0.13mg 8.6mg 106%
Copper 0.027mg 0.667mg 71%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.528mg 66%
Saturated fat 12.79g 1.591g 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 6.21g 35%
Vitamin A 241µg 0µg 27%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Magnesium 10mg 115mg 25%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Protein 9.15g 19.4g 21%
Zinc 0.82mg 3.03mg 20%
Fats 22.78g 11g 18%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 23.1µg 18%
Potassium 152mg 729mg 17%
Sodium 334mg 7mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.16mg 12%
Selenium 3µg 8.8µg 11%
Calcium 117mg 217mg 10%
Choline 57mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 2.43g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.215mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.13mg 7%
Phosphorus 138mg 174mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.01mg 3%
Carbs 3.59g 12.68g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.19mg 3%
Calories 253kcal 211kcal 2%
Folate 14µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 3.19g 4.89g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0.512mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Nattō
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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.199g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/nutrients
  2. Nattō - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172443/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.