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Bran vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bran and Nattō?

  • Nattō is richer than Bran in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 97% more.

We used Oat bran, cooked and Natto types in this article.

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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.
Bran
1
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9
Nattō
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +2070%
Contains more Iron +877.3%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +692.4%
Contains more Zinc +471.7%
Contains more Copper +910.6%
Contains more Manganese +58.5%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +2070%
Contains more Iron +877.3%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +692.4%
Contains more Zinc +471.7%
Contains more Copper +910.6%
Contains more Manganese +58.5%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%

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.
Bran
2
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6
Nattō
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +420%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.16
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.215
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +420%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.16
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
1
:
4
Nattō
Contains more Water +52.7%
Contains more Protein +504.4%
Contains more Fats +1179.1%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Contains more Other +287.8%
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
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 Water +52.7%
Contains more Protein +504.4%
Contains more Fats +1179.1%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Contains more Other +287.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
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2
Nattō
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +735.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1731.9%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +735.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1731.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Nattō Opinion
Net carbs 8.84g 7.28g Bran
Protein 3.21g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 0.86g 11g Nattō
Carbs 11.44g 12.68g Nattō
Calories 40kcal 211kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Bran
Fiber 2.6g 5.4g Nattō
Calcium 10mg 217mg Nattō
Iron 0.88mg 8.6mg Nattō
Magnesium 40mg 115mg Nattō
Phosphorus 119mg 174mg Nattō
Potassium 92mg 729mg Nattō
Sodium 1mg 7mg Bran
Zinc 0.53mg 3.03mg Nattō
Copper 0.066mg 0.667mg Nattō
Manganese 0.964mg 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 7.7µg 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.16mg
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.19mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 0mg Bran
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.215mg Bran
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.13mg Nattō
Folate 6µg 8µg Nattō
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.086mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 0.235mg 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 0.13mg 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.057mg 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 0.165mg 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.07mg 0.512mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 0.163g 1.591g Bran
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 6.21g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran Nattō
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
6%
Bran
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.428g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (56)

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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.