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Rice vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice and Nattō different?

  • Nattō is higher than Rice in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin K, and Phosphorus.
  • Nattō covers your daily need of Iron 93% more than Rice.

Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Natto types were used in this article.

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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.
Rice
1
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9
Nattō
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +2070%
Contains more Iron +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +858.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.7%
Contains more Potassium +1982.9%
Contains more Zinc +518.4%
Contains more Copper +866.7%
Contains more Manganese +223.7%
Contains more Selenium +17.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +2070%
Contains more Iron +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +858.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.7%
Contains more Potassium +1982.9%
Contains more Zinc +518.4%
Contains more Copper +866.7%
Contains more Manganese +223.7%
Contains more Selenium +17.3%

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.
Rice
5
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4
Nattō
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 44% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 6% 0% 58%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
2
:
3
Nattō
Contains more Carbs +122.2%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Protein +621.2%
Contains more Fats +3828.6%
Contains more Other +352.4%
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
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 Carbs +122.2%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Protein +621.2%
Contains more Fats +3828.6%
Contains more Other +352.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
1
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2
Nattō
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2661.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8071.1%
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2661.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8071.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Nattō Opinion
Net carbs 27.77g 7.28g Rice
Protein 2.69g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 0.28g 11g Nattō
Carbs 28.17g 12.68g Rice
Calories 130kcal 211kcal Nattō
Sugar 0.05g 4.89g Rice
Fiber 0.4g 5.4g Nattō
Calcium 10mg 217mg Nattō
Iron 1.2mg 8.6mg Nattō
Magnesium 12mg 115mg Nattō
Phosphorus 43mg 174mg Nattō
Potassium 35mg 729mg Nattō
Sodium 1mg 7mg Rice
Zinc 0.49mg 3.03mg Nattō
Copper 0.069mg 0.667mg Nattō
Manganese 0.472mg 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 7.5µg 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.01mg Rice
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.16mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.19mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 0mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.215mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.13mg Nattō
Folate 58µg 8µg Rice
Vitamin K 0µg 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.096mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 0.222mg 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 0.097mg 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.063mg 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 0.164mg 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.063mg 0.512mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 0.077g 1.591g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 6.21g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice Nattō
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Rice
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.514g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.