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Mousse vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mousse and Icing

  • Mousse has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Copper, however, Icing is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 47% more.
  • Icing contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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
10
:
0
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +3100%
Contains more Iron +243.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +320.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Zinc +814.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +7300%
Mousse
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +3100%
Contains more Iron +243.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +320.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Zinc +814.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +7300%

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
7
:
5
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +869.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +712.5%
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +869.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +712.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
Mousse
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +317.7%
Contains more Carbs +322.5%
Equal in Fats - 16.23
Equal in Other - 0.81
Mousse
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +317.7%
Contains more Carbs +322.5%
Equal in Fats - 16.23
Equal in Other - 0.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
Mousse
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +804.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.86
Mousse
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +804.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.86

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Icing Opinion
Net carbs 15.47g 67.89g Icing
Protein 4.14g 0g Mousse
Fats 16g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 16.07g 67.89g Icing
Calories 225kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 14.81g 63.1g Mousse
Fiber 0.6g 0g Mousse
Calcium 96mg 3mg Mousse
Iron 0.55mg 0.16mg Mousse
Magnesium 20mg 1mg Mousse
Phosphorus 117mg 18mg Mousse
Potassium 143mg 34mg Mousse
Sodium 38mg 184mg Mousse
Zinc 0.64mg 0.07mg Mousse
Copper 0.075mg 0mg Mousse
Manganese 0.059mg 0mg Mousse
Selenium 7.4µg 0.1µg Mousse
Vitamin A 509IU 0IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 140µg 0µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.01mg Mousse
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.055mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0mg Mousse
Folate 15µg 8µg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg 13µg Icing
Cholesterol 140mg 0mg Icing
Saturated Fat 9.151g 2.974g Icing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 4.86g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 7.951g Icing

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is better in case of low diet
Mousse Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.177g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.