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Smoothie vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between smoothie and nattō

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, nattō is richer in iron, fiber, potassium, and calcium.
  • Nattō covers your daily iron needs 106% more than smoothie.
  • Nattō contains less sugar.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nattō is 56, while the glycemic index of smoothie is 44.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Nattō
10
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 CalciumCalcium +429.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2937.5%
Contains more IronIron +5633.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.9%

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 82% 24% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Nattō
8
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 CVitamin C +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 WaterWater +64.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1490.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.4%
Contains more OtherOther +458.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Nattō Opinion
Calories 37kcal 211kcal Nattō
Protein 1.22g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 0g 11g Nattō
Vitamin C 24.5mg 13mg Smoothie
Net carbs 8.16g 7.28g Smoothie
Carbs 8.16g 12.68g Nattō
Magnesium 115mg Nattō
Calcium 41mg 217mg Nattō
Potassium 24mg 729mg Nattō
Iron 0.15mg 8.6mg Nattō
Sugar 7.35g 4.89g Nattō
Fiber 0g 5.4g Nattō
Copper 0.667mg Nattō
Zinc 3.03mg Nattō
Phosphorus 174mg Nattō
Sodium 29mg 7mg Nattō
Vitamin A 408IU 0IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Manganese 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.16mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.19mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.13mg Nattō
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 8µg Nattō
Choline 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 0g 1.591g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie 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
13%
Smoothie
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.