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Chia seeds vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chia seeds and Nattō different?

  • Chia seeds has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Zinc than Nattō.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Chia seeds is 116% higher.

Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Natto are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
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 +191.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +527.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.1%
Contains more IronIron +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%

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.
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 5.3% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 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 EVitamin E +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +179.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +232.2%
Contains more OtherOther +152.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +848.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.43g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Nattō Opinion
Calories 486kcal 211kcal Chia seeds
Protein 16.54g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 30.74g 11g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 1.6mg 13mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.72g 7.28g Chia seeds
Carbs 42.12g 12.68g Chia seeds
Magnesium 335mg 115mg Chia seeds
Calcium 631mg 217mg Chia seeds
Potassium 407mg 729mg Nattō
Iron 7.72mg 8.6mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Chia seeds
Fiber 34.4g 5.4g Chia seeds
Copper 0.924mg 0.667mg Chia seeds
Zinc 4.58mg 3.03mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 860mg 174mg Chia seeds
Sodium 16mg 7mg Nattō
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Chia seeds
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.01mg Chia seeds
Manganese 2.723mg 1.528mg Chia seeds
Selenium 55.2µg 8.8µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.16mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.19mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Nattō
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 49µg 8µg Chia seeds
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Nattō
Choline 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 3.33g 1.591g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 6.21g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.223mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.709mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 1.371mg 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 0.97mg 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.588mg 0.208mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.941mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.95mg 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.531mg 0.512mg Chia seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chia 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
32%
Chia seeds
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.739g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds 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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.