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Swordfish vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between swordfish and nattō

  • Swordfish has more vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, nattō has more iron, copper, manganese, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin D for swordfish is 111% higher.
  • Nattō is lower in cholesterol.
  • Nattō has a higher glycemic index than swordfish.

Food types used in this article are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat 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 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +678.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +228.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.1%
Contains more IronIron +1811.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1350%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11653.8%

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 0% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
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 +24000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23000%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 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 ProteinProtein +20.9%
Contains more WaterWater +24.1%
Contains more FatsFats +38.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +427.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 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 +45.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +353.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Nattō DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 8.8µg 109%
Iron 0.45mg 8.6mg 102%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Copper 0.046mg 0.667mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.528mg 66%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0mg 58%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.13mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 6.21g 32%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Calcium 6mg 217mg 21%
Zinc 0.78mg 3.03mg 20%
Phosphorus 304mg 174mg 19%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 23.1µg 19%
Magnesium 35mg 115mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.01mg 16%
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.19mg 10%
Protein 23.45g 19.4g 8%
Potassium 499mg 729mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Fats 7.93g 11g 5%
Choline 77.5mg 57mg 4%
Sodium 97mg 7mg 4%
Carbs 0g 12.68g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.215mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 2.43g 3%
Calories 172kcal 211kcal 2%
Folate 2µg 8µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.911g 1.591g 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.512mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish 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
72%
Swordfish
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.