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Ostrich vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ostrich and nattō different?

  • Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, nattō is richer in iron, manganese, copper, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 260% higher.
  • Nattō has less cholesterol.
  • Ostrich has a lower glycemic index (0) than nattō (56).

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Natto are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
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 ZincZinc +60.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +360%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.4%
Contains more IronIron +208.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +338.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7942.1%

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% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 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 EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +513%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +319.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 ProteinProtein +46.9%
Contains more WaterWater +24.5%
Contains more FatsFats +328%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +341.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +150.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1311.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Nattō DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Iron 2.79mg 8.6mg 73%
Manganese 0.019mg 1.528mg 66%
Copper 0.152mg 0.667mg 57%
Selenium 37.5µg 8.8µg 52%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 0mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 6.21g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.13mg 32%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.215mg 22%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Magnesium 25mg 115mg 21%
Calcium 6mg 217mg 21%
Vitamin K 23.1µg 19%
Protein 28.49g 19.4g 18%
Zinc 4.85mg 3.03mg 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg 14%
Fats 2.57g 11g 13%
Phosphorus 251mg 174mg 11%
Potassium 362mg 729mg 11%
Choline 57mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.19mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.16mg 6%
Carbs 0g 12.68g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 2.43g 4%
Saturated fat 1g 1.591g 3%
Calories 145kcal 211kcal 3%
Sodium 80mg 7mg 3%
Folate 15µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.01mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.512mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich 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
97%
Ostrich
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.