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Sweet potato vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sweet potato and Nattō

  • Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Nattō is richer in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Selenium.
  • Nattō covers your daily Iron needs 100% more than Sweet potato.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +623.3%
Contains more Iron +1309.8%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.2%
Contains more Potassium +116.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Zinc +910%
Contains more Copper +341.7%
Contains more Manganese +492.2%
Contains more Selenium +1366.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Contains more Calcium +623.3%
Contains more Iron +1309.8%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.2%
Contains more Potassium +116.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Zinc +910%
Contains more Copper +341.7%
Contains more Manganese +492.2%
Contains more Selenium +1366.7%

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.
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Nattō
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.8%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1183.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 44% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 6% 0% 58%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.8%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1183.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +58.7%
Contains more Water +40.5%
Contains more Protein +1135.7%
Contains more Fats +21900%
Contains more Other +93.9%
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
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 Carbs +58.7%
Contains more Water +40.5%
Contains more Protein +1135.7%
Contains more Fats +21900%
Contains more Other +93.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44257.1%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44257.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Nattō Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 7.28g Sweet potato
Protein 1.57g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 0.05g 11g Nattō
Carbs 20.12g 12.68g Sweet potato
Calories 86kcal 211kcal Nattō
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 4.89g Sweet potato
Fiber 3g 5.4g Nattō
Calcium 30mg 217mg Nattō
Iron 0.61mg 8.6mg Nattō
Magnesium 25mg 115mg Nattō
Phosphorus 47mg 174mg Nattō
Potassium 337mg 729mg Nattō
Sodium 55mg 7mg Nattō
Zinc 0.3mg 3.03mg Nattō
Copper 0.151mg 0.667mg Nattō
Manganese 0.258mg 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 0.6µg 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin A 14187IU 0IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 0µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.01mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 2.4mg 13mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.16mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.19mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 0mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.215mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.13mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 8µg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 1.8µg 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.083mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 0.092mg 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 0.066mg 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.029mg 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 0.086mg 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.031mg 0.512mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 0.018g 1.591g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 6.21g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Nattō
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
85%
Sweet potato
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.573g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.