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Mousse vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mousse and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Copper than Mousse.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Mousse is 44% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, taffy, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +11600%
Contains more Potassium +4666.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Zinc +204.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +957.1%
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 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +11600%
Contains more Potassium +4666.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Zinc +204.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +957.1%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +409%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13225%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4600%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +409%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13225%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4600%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13700%
Contains more Fats +380.5%
Contains more Water +1197.7%
Contains more Other +269.6%
Contains more Carbs +469.8%
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +13700%
Contains more Fats +380.5%
Contains more Water +1197.7%
Contains more Other +269.6%
Contains more Carbs +469.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +499.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +626.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +499.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +626.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 15.47g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 4.14g 0.03g Mousse
Fats 16g 3.33g Mousse
Carbs 16.07g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 225kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 14.81g 68.48g Mousse
Fiber 0.6g 0g Mousse
Calcium 96mg 8mg Mousse
Iron 0.55mg 0.01mg Mousse
Magnesium 20mg 0mg Mousse
Phosphorus 117mg 1mg Mousse
Potassium 143mg 3mg Mousse
Sodium 38mg 52mg Mousse
Zinc 0.64mg 0.21mg Mousse
Copper 0.075mg 0mg Mousse
Manganese 0.059mg 0mg Mousse
Selenium 7.4µg 0.7µg Mousse
Vitamin A 509IU 100IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 140µg 27µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.09mg Mousse
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.028mg Mousse
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.012mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.002mg Mousse
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.004mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0mg Mousse
Folate 15µg 0µg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.01µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg Mousse
Cholesterol 140mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Mousse
Saturated Fat 9.151g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 0.838g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 0.121g Mousse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mousse Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.102g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.