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Fudge vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fudge and Mousse

  • Fudge has more Copper, Manganese, and Iron, however, Mousse is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 42% more.
  • Fudge contains 7 times more Manganese than Mousse. Fudge contains 0.422mg of Manganese, while Mousse contains 0.059mg.
  • Fudge contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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.
Fudge
5
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5
Mousse
Contains more Iron +221.8%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Zinc +73.4%
Contains more Copper +338.7%
Contains more Manganese +615.3%
Contains more Calcium +95.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.8%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Selenium +196%
Equal in Potassium - 143
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Iron +221.8%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Zinc +73.4%
Contains more Copper +338.7%
Contains more Manganese +615.3%
Contains more Calcium +95.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.8%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Selenium +196%
Equal in Potassium - 143

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.
Fudge
2
:
10
Mousse
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 11% 0% 1% 12% 48% 3% 32% 14% 12% 59% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
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3
Mousse
Contains more Carbs +375.7%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +73.2%
Contains more Fats +53.7%
Contains more Water +541.6%
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Carbs +375.7%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +73.2%
Contains more Fats +53.7%
Contains more Water +541.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
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Mousse
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.7%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 15.47g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 4.14g Mousse
Fats 10.41g 16g Mousse
Carbs 76.44g 16.07g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 225kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 14.81g Mousse
Fiber 1.7g 0.6g Fudge
Calcium 49mg 96mg Mousse
Iron 1.77mg 0.55mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 20mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 117mg Mousse
Potassium 134mg 143mg Mousse
Sodium 45mg 38mg Mousse
Zinc 1.11mg 0.64mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.075mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.059mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 7.4µg Mousse
Vitamin A 159IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.51mg Mousse
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.045mg Mousse
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.205mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.146mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.058mg Mousse
Folate 4µg 15µg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg Mousse
Cholesterol 14mg 140mg Fudge
Trans Fat 0.165g Mousse
Saturated Fat 6.448g 9.151g Fudge
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 5.027g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.879g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Mousse
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
6%
Fudge
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Mousse
Mousse is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.703g)
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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/nutrients
  2. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.