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Poppy seed vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between poppy seed and nattō?

  • Poppy seed is richer in manganese, calcium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and folate, yet nattō is richer in vitamin K.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 225% higher.
  • Poppy seed has 10 times more folate than nattō. Poppy seed has 82µg of folate, while nattō has 8µg.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index than nattō.

We used Spices, poppy seed and Natto types in this comparison.

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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
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 +201.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +562.7%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +160.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +338.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%
~equal in Potassium ~729mg

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
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 +17600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more FolateFolate +925%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +547.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 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 FatsFats +277.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.8%
Contains more OtherOther +235.3%
Contains more WaterWater +824.7%
~equal in Protein ~19.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 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 +146.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +360%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Nattō DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 1.528mg 225%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 6.21g 149%
Calcium 1438mg 217mg 122%
Copper 1.627mg 0.667mg 107%
Phosphorus 870mg 174mg 99%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.16mg 58%
Fiber 19.5g 5.4g 56%
Magnesium 347mg 115mg 55%
Fats 41.56g 11g 47%
Zinc 7.9mg 3.03mg 44%
Vitamin K 0µg 23.1µg 19%
Folate 82µg 8µg 19%
Calories 525kcal 211kcal 16%
Iron 9.76mg 8.6mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.517g 1.591g 13%
Vitamin C 1mg 13mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0.01mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.13mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 2.43g 9%
Selenium 13.5µg 8.8µg 9%
Choline 8.8mg 57mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.19mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0mg 6%
Carbs 28.13g 12.68g 5%
Protein 17.99g 19.4g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.215mg 2%
Sodium 26mg 7mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 7.28g N/A
Potassium 719mg 729mg 0%
Sugar 2.99g 4.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed 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
33%
Poppy seed
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.926g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.