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Rye vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Rye and Nattō

  • Rye has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Nattō is higher in Iron, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Nattō covers your daily Iron needs 75% more than Rye.

Food varieties used in this article are Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Nattō
5
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +804.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +227%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~115mg

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.
Rye
Rye
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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 0% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Nattō
3
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 EVitamin E +8400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +577.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +291.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Nattō
4
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 CarbsCarbs +498.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.6%
Contains more FatsFats +574.8%
Contains more WaterWater +419.1%
Contains more OtherOther +21%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Nattō
2
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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1068.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +709.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye 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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Nattō Opinion
Calories 338kcal 211kcal Rye
Protein 10.34g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 1.63g 11g Nattō
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Nattō
Net carbs 60.76g 7.28g Rye
Carbs 75.86g 12.68g Rye
Magnesium 110mg 115mg Nattō
Calcium 24mg 217mg Nattō
Potassium 510mg 729mg Nattō
Iron 2.63mg 8.6mg Nattō
Sugar 0.98g 4.89g Rye
Fiber 15.1g 5.4g Rye
Copper 0.367mg 0.667mg Nattō
Zinc 2.65mg 3.03mg Nattō
Phosphorus 332mg 174mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 7mg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Rye
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.01mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 1.528mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 8.8µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.16mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.19mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.215mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.13mg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 38µg 8µg Rye
Choline 30.4mg 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 0.197g 1.591g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 6.21g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.289mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 0.563mg 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 0.286mg 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.153mg 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 0.317mg 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.189mg 0.512mg Nattō
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.394g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.