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Mousse vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mousse and Ice cream?

  • Mousse is richer than Ice cream in Selenium, Copper, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 32% more.
  • Mousse has 6 times more Iron than Ice cream. While Mousse has 0.55mg of Iron, Ice cream has only 0.09mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ice cream is lower.

We used Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Ice creams, vanilla types in this article.

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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 Iron +511.1%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -52.5%
Contains more Copper +226.1%
Contains more Manganese +637.5%
Contains more Selenium +311.1%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
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 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +511.1%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -52.5%
Contains more Copper +226.1%
Contains more Manganese +637.5%
Contains more Selenium +311.1%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.69

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.041
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.581
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.041
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.581

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +46.9%
Equal in Water - 61
Equal in Other - 0.9
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +46.9%
Equal in Water - 61
Equal in Other - 0.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 15.47g 22.9g Ice cream
Protein 4.14g 3.5g Mousse
Fats 16g 11g Mousse
Carbs 16.07g 23.6g Ice cream
Calories 225kcal 207kcal Mousse
Sugar 14.81g 21.22g Mousse
Fiber 0.6g 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 96mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 0.55mg 0.09mg Mousse
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Mousse
Phosphorus 117mg 105mg Mousse
Potassium 143mg 199mg Ice cream
Sodium 38mg 80mg Mousse
Zinc 0.64mg 0.69mg Ice cream
Copper 0.075mg 0.023mg Mousse
Manganese 0.059mg 0.008mg Mousse
Selenium 7.4µg 1.8µg Mousse
Vitamin A 509IU 421IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 140µg 118µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.3mg Mousse
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.041mg Mousse
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.116mg Mousse
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.048mg Mousse
Folate 15µg 5µg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.39µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg Mousse
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 140mg 44mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 9.151g 6.79g Ice cream
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 2.969g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 0.452g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mousse Ice cream
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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.361g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/nutrients
  2. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.