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Tempeh vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tempeh and Nattō?

  • Tempeh is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Nattō is higher in Iron, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin C, Copper, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Iron is 74% more.

We used Tempeh and Natto types 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.
Tempeh
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Nattō
9
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 +52.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.9%
Contains more IronIron +218.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Tempeh
6
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% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Nattō
5
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 B2Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Nattō
3
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 CarbsCarbs +66%
Contains more OtherOther +17.3%
~equal in Protein ~19.4g
~equal in Fats ~11g
~equal in Water ~55.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
1
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Nattō
2
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 +31.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Nattō Opinion
Calories 192kcal 211kcal Nattō
Protein 20.29g 19.4g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 11g Nattō
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Nattō
Net carbs 7.64g 7.28g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 12.68g Nattō
Magnesium 81mg 115mg Nattō
Calcium 111mg 217mg Nattō
Potassium 412mg 729mg Nattō
Iron 2.7mg 8.6mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Tempeh
Fiber 5.4g Nattō
Copper 0.56mg 0.667mg Nattō
Zinc 1.14mg 3.03mg Nattō
Phosphorus 266mg 174mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 7mg Nattō
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Manganese 1.3mg 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 0µg 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.16mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.19mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.13mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 24µg 8µg Tempeh
Choline 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 2.539g 1.591g Nattō
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 2.43g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 6.21g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.796mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 1.43mg 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 0.908mg 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.175mg 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 0.92mg 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.466mg 0.512mg Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh 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
19%
Tempeh
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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 - 0.948g)
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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/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.