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Thyme vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Thyme and Nattō

  • Thyme has more Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Nattō has more Copper, and Zinc.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 163% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Thyme, fresh 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.
Thyme
4
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6
Nattō
Contains more Calcium +86.6%
Contains more Iron +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +67.4%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Contains more Calcium +86.6%
Contains more Iron +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +67.4%
Contains more Copper +20.2%

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.
Thyme
7
:
3
Nattō
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more Folate +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
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 C +1131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more Folate +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
3
:
2
Nattō
Contains more Carbs +92.8%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Other +68.4%
Contains more Protein +248.9%
Contains more Fats +554.8%
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 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 +92.8%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Other +68.4%
Contains more Protein +248.9%
Contains more Fats +554.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
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2
Nattō
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1067.3%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1067.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Nattō Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 7.28g Thyme
Protein 5.56g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 1.68g 11g Nattō
Carbs 24.45g 12.68g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 211kcal Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Thyme
Fiber 14g 5.4g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 217mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 8.6mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 115mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 174mg Nattō
Potassium 609mg 729mg Nattō
Sodium 9mg 7mg Nattō
Zinc 1.81mg 3.03mg Nattō
Copper 0.555mg 0.667mg Nattō
Manganese 1.719mg 1.528mg Thyme
Selenium 8.8µg Nattō
Vitamin A 4751IU 0IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 0µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Vitamin C 160.1mg 13mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.16mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.19mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.215mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.13mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 8µg Thyme
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.154mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 0.262mg 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 0.126mg 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 0.307mg 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 0.467g 1.591g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 6.21g Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Nattō
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
93%
Thyme
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.