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Mousse vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mousse and Carob

  • Mousse has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, while Carob has more Zinc, Calcium, Potassium, Fiber, Copper, and Iron.
  • Carob covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 99% more than Mousse.
  • Mousse contains 140 times more Cholesterol than Carob. While Mousse contains 140mg of Cholesterol, Carob contains only 1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, carob, unsweetened.

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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.
Mousse
Mousse
2
:
8
Carob
Carob
Contains less Sodium -64.5%
Contains more Selenium +42.3%
Contains more Calcium +215.6%
Contains more Iron +134.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +342.7%
Contains more Zinc +451.6%
Contains more Copper +144%
Contains more Manganese +137.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 126
Mousse
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Carob
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Contains less Sodium -64.5%
Contains more Selenium +42.3%
Contains more Calcium +215.6%
Contains more Iron +134.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +342.7%
Contains more Zinc +451.6%
Contains more Copper +144%
Contains more Manganese +137.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 126

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.
Mousse
Mousse
3
:
9
Carob
Carob
Contains more Vitamin A +4990%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +612.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +381.3%
Mousse
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%
Carob
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 32% 0% 2% 25% 42% 20% 45% 30% 16% 35% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +4990%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +612.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +381.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
Mousse
1
:
4
Carob
Carob
Contains more Water +3987%
Contains more Protein +96.9%
Contains more Fats +96%
Contains more Carbs +250.3%
Contains more Other +212.9%
Mousse
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Carob
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more Water +3987%
Contains more Protein +96.9%
Contains more Fats +96%
Contains more Carbs +250.3%
Contains more Other +212.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
Mousse
3
:
0
Carob
Carob
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +940.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198%
Mousse
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Carob
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +940.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Carob Opinion
Net carbs 15.47g 52.49g Carob
Protein 4.14g 8.15g Carob
Fats 16g 31.36g Carob
Carbs 16.07g 56.29g Carob
Calories 225kcal 540kcal Carob
Sugar 14.81g 34.11g Mousse
Fiber 0.6g 3.8g Carob
Calcium 96mg 303mg Carob
Iron 0.55mg 1.29mg Carob
Magnesium 20mg 36mg Carob
Phosphorus 117mg 126mg Carob
Potassium 143mg 633mg Carob
Sodium 38mg 107mg Mousse
Zinc 0.64mg 3.53mg Carob
Copper 0.075mg 0.183mg Carob
Manganese 0.059mg 0.14mg Carob
Selenium 7.4µg 5.2µg Mousse
Vitamin A 509IU 10IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 140µg 1µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.57mg Carob
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.1mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.178mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 1.04mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.13mg Carob
Folate 15µg 21µg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.28µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg 7.7µg Carob
Cholesterol 140mg 1mg Carob
Saturated Fat 9.151g 29.018g Mousse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 0.483g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 0.295g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mousse Carob
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
18%
Mousse
22%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.867g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carob
Carob is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Carob
Carob is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/nutrients
  2. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.