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Oregano vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between oregano and nattō

  • The amount of vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, and vitamin A in oregano is higher than in nattō.
  • Oregano covers your daily vitamin K needs 499% more than nattō.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nattō is 56, while the glycemic index of oregano is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried 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 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +134.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +635.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.8%
Contains more IronIron +327.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +226.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.667mg

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 7.7% 28% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Nattō
2
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 +182500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +328.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +703.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2591.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2862.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +465.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.16mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Nattō
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +443.5%
Contains more OtherOther +314.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.6%
Contains more FatsFats +157%
Contains more WaterWater +454.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 20% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +239.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +353.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.591g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Nattō DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 23.1µg 499%
Iron 36.8mg 8.6mg 353%
Manganese 4.99mg 1.528mg 151%
Fiber 42.5g 5.4g 148%
Calcium 1597mg 217mg 138%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.01mg 122%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.13mg 70%
Folate 237µg 8µg 57%
Magnesium 270mg 115mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 6.21g 32%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.19mg 26%
Protein 9g 19.4g 21%
Carbs 68.92g 12.68g 19%
Potassium 1260mg 729mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.215mg 14%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 13mg 12%
Fats 4.28g 11g 10%
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg 9%
Selenium 4.5µg 8.8µg 8%
Phosphorus 148mg 174mg 4%
Choline 32.3mg 57mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 2.43g 4%
Copper 0.633mg 0.667mg 4%
Calories 265kcal 211kcal 3%
Zinc 2.69mg 3.03mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.16mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Sodium 25mg 7mg 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 4.89g N/A
Saturated fat 1.551g 1.591g 0%
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.512mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano 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
208%
Oregano
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.

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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.