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Sunflower seeds vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sunflower seeds and nattō different?

  • Sunflower seeds are higher in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, and magnesium; however, nattō is richer in iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 234% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index (20) than nattō (56).

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, 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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
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 +182.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +169.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +65%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +279.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +502.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13%
Contains more IronIron +63.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
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 +351600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +934.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2737.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~57mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 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 +367.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.7%
Contains more OtherOther +59.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1063.2%
~equal in Protein ~19.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +662.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +272.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Nattō DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.01mg 234%
Copper 1.8mg 0.667mg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 6.21g 113%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.16mg 110%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.13mg 93%
Selenium 53µg 8.8µg 80%
Phosphorus 660mg 174mg 69%
Fats 51.46g 11g 62%
Folate 227µg 8µg 55%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0mg 52%
Magnesium 325mg 115mg 50%
Iron 5.25mg 8.6mg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 2.43g 40%
Vitamin K 0µg 23.1µg 19%
Calories 584kcal 211kcal 19%
Zinc 5mg 3.03mg 18%
Manganese 1.95mg 1.528mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.215mg 18%
Calcium 78mg 217mg 14%
Saturated fat 4.455g 1.591g 13%
Fiber 8.6g 5.4g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.19mg 13%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 13mg 13%
Protein 20.78g 19.4g 3%
Potassium 645mg 729mg 2%
Carbs 20g 12.68g 2%
Net carbs 11.4g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 4.89g N/A
Sodium 9mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Choline 55.1mg 57mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.512mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower 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
146%
Sunflower seeds
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.864g)
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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.