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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.
  • The glycemic index of nattō is higher.

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% 0.33% 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 DV% diff.
Iron 2.63mg 8.6mg 75%
Manganese 2.577mg 1.528mg 46%
Fiber 15.1g 5.4g 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 6.21g 36%
Copper 0.367mg 0.667mg 33%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.215mg 25%
Phosphorus 332mg 174mg 23%
Carbs 75.86g 12.68g 21%
Calcium 24mg 217mg 19%
Protein 10.34g 19.4g 18%
Fats 1.63g 11g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg 14%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 23.1µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.16mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.13mg 13%
Selenium 13.9µg 8.8µg 9%
Folate 38µg 8µg 8%
Saturated fat 0.197g 1.591g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 2.43g 6%
Calories 338kcal 211kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.01mg 6%
Potassium 510mg 729mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.19mg 5%
Choline 30.4mg 57mg 5%
Zinc 2.65mg 3.03mg 3%
Magnesium 110mg 115mg 1%
Net carbs 60.76g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 0.98g 4.89g N/A
Sodium 2mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

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.