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Mousse vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mousse and Custard

  • Mousse has more Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat than Custard.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 36% more.
  • Custard contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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
7
:
Contains more Iron +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +742.9%
Contains more Selenium +23.3%
Contains more Calcium +44.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +44.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Iron +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +742.9%
Contains more Selenium +23.3%
Contains more Calcium +44.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +44.8%

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
5
:
Contains more Vitamin A +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.132
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.132

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
2
:
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.99
Equal in Carbs - 17.6
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.99
Equal in Carbs - 17.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +346.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +346.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Custard Opinion
Net carbs 15.47g 17.6g Custard
Protein 4.14g 3.99g Mousse
Fats 16g 4g Mousse
Carbs 16.07g 17.6g Custard
Calories 225kcal 122kcal Mousse
Sugar 14.81g 4.82g Custard
Fiber 0.6g 0g Mousse
Calcium 96mg 139mg Custard
Iron 0.55mg 0.34mg Mousse
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Mousse
Phosphorus 117mg 130mg Custard
Potassium 143mg 207mg Custard
Sodium 38mg 84mg Mousse
Zinc 0.64mg 0.51mg Mousse
Copper 0.075mg 0.03mg Mousse
Manganese 0.059mg 0.007mg Mousse
Selenium 7.4µg 6µg Mousse
Vitamin A 509IU 182IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 140µg 52µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.06mg Mousse
Vitamin D 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.132mg Mousse
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.064mg Custard
Folate 15µg 9µg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.2µg Mousse
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 140mg 51mg Custard
Saturated Fat 9.151g 2.032g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.003g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 1.127g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 0.312g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mousse Custard
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
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.99g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/nutrients
  2. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.