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Peanut butter vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Peanut butter and Nattō

  • Peanut butter has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B5, while Nattō has more Iron, Copper, and Vitamin K.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 86% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Nattō is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
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 +46.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +342.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more IronIron +394.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.6%
~equal in Manganese ~1.528mg

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% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
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 +90900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +428.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7600%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.16mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~57mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 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 +14.5%
Contains more FatsFats +366.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.9%
Contains more OtherOther +52.1%
Contains more WaterWater +4373.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 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 +967.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut butter Nattō
Lower in Glycemic Index 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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Nattō Opinion
Calories 598kcal 211kcal Peanut butter
Protein 22.21g 19.4g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 11g Peanut butter
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Nattō
Net carbs 17.31g 7.28g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 12.68g Peanut butter
Magnesium 168mg 115mg Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 217mg Nattō
Potassium 558mg 729mg Nattō
Iron 1.74mg 8.6mg Nattō
Sugar 10.49g 4.89g Nattō
Fiber 5g 5.4g Nattō
Copper 0.422mg 0.667mg Nattō
Zinc 2.51mg 3.03mg Nattō
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 174mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 7mg Nattō
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.01mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 1.528mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.16mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.19mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.215mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.13mg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 87µg 8µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g 0g Nattō
Choline 63mg 57mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 10.325g 1.591g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 2.43g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 6.21g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.223mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 1.546mg 1.509mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.265mg 0.208mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.941mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.557mg 0.512mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
60%
Peanut butter
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.734g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.