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Papadum vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Papadum and Nattō

  • Papadum has more Fiber, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, while Nattō has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Papadum covers your daily need of Sodium 76% more than Nattō.
  • Papadum contains 27 times more Folate than Nattō. While Papadum contains 219µg of Folate, Nattō contains only 8µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Nattō is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Papad 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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
Nattō
3
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 +135.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.7%
Contains more IronIron +10.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
~equal in Manganese ~1.528mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.8µg

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% 3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2637.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5675%
Contains more CholineCholine +14150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 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 +31.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +372.2%
Contains more OtherOther +312.1%
Contains more FatsFats +238.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1476.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 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 -31.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +356.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +440.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Nattō Opinion
Calories 371kcal 211kcal Papadum
Protein 25.56g 19.4g Papadum
Fats 3.25g 11g Nattō
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Nattō
Net carbs 41.27g 7.28g Papadum
Carbs 59.87g 12.68g Papadum
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Nattō
Magnesium 271mg 115mg Papadum
Calcium 143mg 217mg Nattō
Potassium 1000mg 729mg Papadum
Iron 7.8mg 8.6mg Nattō
Sugar 0g 4.89g Papadum
Fiber 18.6g 5.4g Papadum
Copper 0.998mg 0.667mg Papadum
Zinc 3.4mg 3.03mg Papadum
Phosphorus 385mg 174mg Papadum
Sodium 1745mg 7mg Nattō
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Papadum
Vitamin A 13µg 0µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.01mg Papadum
Manganese 1.562mg 1.528mg Papadum
Selenium 8.3µg 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.16mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.19mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 0mg Papadum
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.215mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.13mg Papadum
Vitamin K 0.4µg 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 219µg 8µg Papadum
Choline 0.4mg 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.084g 1.591g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.532g 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 6.21g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.223mg Papadum
Threonine 0.886mg 0.813mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg 0.931mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg 1.509mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg 1.145mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg 0.208mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 0.941mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg 1.018mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg 0.512mg Papadum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Papadum 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
34%
Papadum
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 1738mg)

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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.