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Natto — Fermented whole soybeansC
Plant Proteins · #12 of 15

Natto

Fermented whole soybeans · Soy Foods

40/100C tier
Calories211
Protein19.4g
Fiber5.4g
Sodium7mg
Sugar—g

Graded C — 40 out of 100, #12 of 15 plant proteins. Clean label carries the score (96/100); protein quality (diaas) drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Soybeans that went feral. Stringy, stinky, superb.

The catch: Famously high in vitamin K2, which isn't in our micronutrient panel.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories211
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g14%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 7mg0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g19%
Protein 19.4g39%
Iron 8.6mg48%
Zinc 3mg28%
Magnesium 115mg27%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 40

Clean label ×1596
Protein ×3046
Micronutrients ×2035
Fiber ×1532
Protein quality (DIAAS) ×200

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#12 of 15 in Plant Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Natto healthy?

It grades C — 40 out of 100, #12 of 15 plant proteins in our system. Soybeans that went feral. Stringy, stinky, superb.

How many calories are in Natto?

211 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Natto calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.