Taro vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between taro and nattō
- Taro has more vitamin E, while nattō has more iron, copper, manganese, zinc, magnesium, vitamin K, calcium, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Nattō's daily need coverage for iron is 101% higher.
- Nattō contains 238 times less vitamin E than taro. Taro contains 2.38mg of vitamin E, while nattō contains 0.01mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +248.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +404.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1463.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +287.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1217.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +299% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1157.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2210% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +229.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +108.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1193.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5400% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15087.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7381.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 8.6mg | 101% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.667mg | 55% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 1.528mg | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 6.21g | 41% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 19.4g | 36% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 3.03mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 115mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 23.1µg | 18% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 11g | 17% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 217mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.01mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 8.8µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 174mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.13mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 13mg | 9% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 57mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 1.591g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 2.43g | 6% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 211kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.16mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 12.68g | 5% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 5.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 729mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.215mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 7.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 4.89g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 1.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 1.145mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.