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Almond joy vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Almond joy and Mousse?

  • Almond joy is richer than Mousse in Fiber, and Iron.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 45% more.
  • Almond joy has 8 times more Fiber than Mousse. While Almond joy has 5g of Fiber, Mousse has only 0.6g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mousse is lower.

We used Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 19% 22% 48% 0% 0% 48% 19% 0% 0%
Mousse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 29% 13% 21% 25% 17% 50% 5% 7.7% 40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.6%
Contains more IronIron +130.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~117mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 2.5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Mousse
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 31% 10% 0% 11% 47% 2.7% 32% 13% 59% 4% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1111.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
Mousse
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4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more FatsFats +68.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +270.3%
Contains more OtherOther +44.7%
Contains more WaterWater +667.6%
~equal in Protein ~4.14g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 22% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.18 g
Mousse
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61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.027g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond joy Mousse Opinion
Calories 479kcal 225kcal Almond joy
Protein 4.13g 4.14g Mousse
Fats 26.93g 16g Almond joy
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.1mg Almond joy
Net carbs 54.51g 15.47g Almond joy
Carbs 59.51g 16.07g Almond joy
Cholesterol 4mg 140mg Almond joy
Magnesium 20mg Mousse
Calcium 64mg 96mg Mousse
Potassium 254mg 143mg Almond joy
Iron 1.27mg 0.55mg Almond joy
Sugar 48.34g 14.81g Mousse
Fiber 5g 0.6g Almond joy
Copper 0.075mg Mousse
Zinc 0.64mg Mousse
Phosphorus 112mg 117mg Mousse
Sodium 142mg 38mg Mousse
Vitamin A 42IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mousse
Manganese 0.059mg Mousse
Selenium 7.4µg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.045mg Mousse
Vitamin B2 0.205mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.146mg Mousse
Vitamin B5 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.058mg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mousse
Folate 15µg Mousse
Saturated Fat 17.59g 9.151g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 5.26g 5.027g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.18g 0.879g Almond joy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mousse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond joy Mousse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Almond joy
17%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Almond joy
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.439g)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy
Almond joy is cheaper (difference - $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. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/nutrients
  2. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.