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White Bread vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between White Bread and Nattō

  • White Bread has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Selenium, however, Nattō has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Nattō's daily need coverage for Copper is 63% more.
  • Nattō is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +50.7%
Contains more Iron +138.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +478.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +309.5%
Contains more Copper +560.4%
Contains more Manganese +185.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 323% 83% 75% 65% 1% 83% 223% 200% 48%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +50.7%
Contains more Iron +138.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +478.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +309.5%
Contains more Copper +560.4%
Contains more Manganese +185.1%

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.
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Nattō
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.3%
Contains more Folate +1287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +11450%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
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 E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.3%
Contains more Folate +1287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +11450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +289.7%
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Fats +230.3%
Contains more Water +51.1%
Equal in Other - 1.9
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +289.7%
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Fats +230.3%
Contains more Water +51.1%
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +305.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.6%
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +305.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White Bread Nattō Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 7.28g White Bread
Protein 8.85g 19.4g Nattō
Fats 3.33g 11g Nattō
Carbs 49.42g 12.68g White Bread
Calories 266kcal 211kcal White Bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g 4.89g Nattō
Fiber 2.7g 5.4g Nattō
Calcium 144mg 217mg Nattō
Iron 3.61mg 8.6mg Nattō
Magnesium 23mg 115mg Nattō
Phosphorus 98mg 174mg Nattō
Potassium 126mg 729mg Nattō
Sodium 490mg 7mg Nattō
Zinc 0.74mg 3.03mg Nattō
Copper 0.101mg 0.667mg Nattō
Manganese 0.536mg 1.528mg Nattō
Selenium 22µg 8.8µg White Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU White Bread
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.01mg White Bread
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Nattō
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.16mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.19mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 0mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.215mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.13mg Nattō
Folate 111µg 8µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 23.1µg Nattō
Tryptophan 0.223mg Nattō
Threonine 0.813mg Nattō
Isoleucine 0.931mg Nattō
Leucine 1.509mg Nattō
Lysine 1.145mg Nattō
Methionine 0.208mg Nattō
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Nattō
Valine 1.018mg Nattō
Histidine 0.512mg Nattō
Trans Fat 0.027g 0g Nattō
Saturated Fat 0.698g 1.591g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 2.43g Nattō
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 6.21g Nattō
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White Bread 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
35%
White Bread
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.893g)
Which food is cheaper?
White Bread
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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)

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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.