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Pumpkin seeds vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin seeds and Nattō?

  • Pumpkin seeds are richer in Zinc, Fiber, and Magnesium, yet Nattō is richer in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 66% higher.
  • Pumpkin seeds have 3 times more Fiber than Nattō. Pumpkin seeds have 18.4g of Fiber, while Nattō has 5.4g.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt 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 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
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 +127.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +239.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +294.5%
Contains more IronIron +159.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +208.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.667mg

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 1% 3.7% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +283.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +251.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 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 +76.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +323.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more WaterWater +1122.7%
~equal in Protein ~19.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 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 +148.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Nattō Opinion
Calories 446kcal 211kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 18.55g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 19.4g 11g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0.3mg 13mg Nattō
Net carbs 35.35g 7.28g Pumpkin seeds
Carbs 53.75g 12.68g Pumpkin seeds
Magnesium 262mg 115mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 55mg 217mg Nattō
Potassium 919mg 729mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 3.31mg 8.6mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Pumpkin seeds
Fiber 18.4g 5.4g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.69mg 0.667mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 10.3mg 3.03mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 92mg 174mg Nattō
Sodium 18mg 7mg Nattō
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Manganese 0.496mg 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.16mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.19mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.13mg Nattō
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 9µg 8µg Pumpkin seeds
Choline 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 3.67g 1.591g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 2.43g Pumpkin seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 6.21g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.223mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.683mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.931mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.572mg 1.509mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 1.386mg 1.145mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.417mg 0.208mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 1.491mg 1.018mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg 0.512mg Pumpkin seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds 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
4%
Pumpkin seeds
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pumpkin seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.