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Pot roast vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pot roast and nattō?

  • Pot roast is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3, yet nattō is richer in iron, manganese, copper, and magnesium.
  • Pot roast's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 89% higher.
  • Pot roast has a lower glycemic index than nattō.

We used Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
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 +119.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +206.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1256.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.6%
Contains more IronIron +255.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +573.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15180%
~equal in Phosphorus ~174mg

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% 10% 3% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
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 +5000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1183.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 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 +49.2%
Contains more FatsFats +74.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~55.02g
~equal in Other ~1.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.708 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 +236.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +777.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Nattō DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0µg 89%
Iron 2.42mg 8.6mg 77%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.528mg 66%
Copper 0.099mg 0.667mg 63%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 6.21g 37%
Zinc 6.66mg 3.03mg 33%
Selenium 27µg 8.8µg 33%
Saturated fat 7.548g 1.591g 27%
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 0mg 26%
Magnesium 19mg 115mg 23%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Calcium 16mg 217mg 20%
Protein 28.94g 19.4g 19%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 23.1µg 18%
Potassium 231mg 729mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.175g 2.43g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg 14%
Fats 19.17g 11g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.13mg 12%
Choline 110.2mg 57mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.16mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.215mg 7%
Calories 297kcal 211kcal 4%
Carbs 0g 12.68g 4%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.01mg 3%
Sodium 47mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.89g N/A
Phosphorus 174mg 174mg 0%
Folate 9µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 1.156mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 2.302mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.436mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.924mg 0.512mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pot roast 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
45%
Pot roast
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.957g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.