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Tofu vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tofu and Nattō different?

  • Tofu is higher in Calcium, and Selenium, however, Nattō is richer in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Nattō is 74% higher.
  • Tofu contains 3 times more Calcium than Nattō. While Tofu contains 683mg of Calcium, Nattō contains only 217mg.

Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Natto are the varieties used 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.
Tofu
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 205% 21% 100% 126% 43% 81% 1.8% 154% 95%
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 CalciumCalcium +214.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +98.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +207.6%
Contains more IronIron +223.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +93%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~174mg

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.
Tofu
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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 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 40% 24% 7.1% 8% 21% 0% 0% 22% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.16mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
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17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 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 WaterWater +26.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.3%
Contains more FatsFats +26.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +356.1%
Contains more OtherOther +35.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
1
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.921 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Nattō Opinion
Calories 144kcal 211kcal Nattō
Protein 17.27g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 8.72g 11g Nattō
Vitamin C 0.2mg 13mg Nattō
Net carbs 0.48g 7.28g Nattō
Carbs 2.78g 12.68g Nattō
Magnesium 58mg 115mg Nattō
Calcium 683mg 217mg Tofu
Potassium 237mg 729mg Nattō
Iron 2.66mg 8.6mg Nattō
Sugar 4.89g Tofu
Fiber 2.3g 5.4g Nattō
Copper 0.378mg 0.667mg Nattō
Zinc 1.57mg 3.03mg Nattō
Phosphorus 190mg 174mg Tofu
Sodium 14mg 7mg Nattō
Vitamin A 166IU 0IU Tofu
Vitamin E 0.01mg Nattō
Manganese 1.181mg 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 17.4µg 8.8µg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.16mg Nattō
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 0.19mg Nattō
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.215mg Nattō
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 0.13mg Nattō
Vitamin K 23.1µg Nattō
Folate 29µg 8µg Tofu
Choline 57mg Nattō
Saturated Fat 1.261g 1.591g Tofu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.925g 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 6.21g Nattō
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.223mg Tofu
Threonine 0.785mg 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 1.392mg 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 0.883mg 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.211mg 0.208mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.835mg 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 0.87mg 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.431mg 0.512mg Nattō

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu 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
10%
Tofu
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172475/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.