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Biscuit vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and Mousse different?

  • Biscuit is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Manganese, while Mousse is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Mousse covers your daily need of Cholesterol 46% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit contains 20 times more Vitamin B3 than Mousse. Biscuit contains 2.949mg of Vitamin B3, while Mousse contains 0.146mg.
  • Mousse is lower in Sodium.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe types were used 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.
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Mousse
Contains more Calcium +144.8%
Contains more Iron +427.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.2%
Contains more Manganese +540.7%
Contains more Selenium +163.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.075
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Calcium +144.8%
Contains more Iron +427.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.2%
Contains more Manganese +540.7%
Contains more Selenium +163.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.075

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.
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Mousse
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +691.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1919.9%
Contains more Folate +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +520.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +487.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +691.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1919.9%
Contains more Folate +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +520.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +487.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mousse
Contains more Protein +69.1%
Contains more Carbs +177.5%
Contains more Other +276.5%
Contains more Water +117.8%
Equal in Fats - 16
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
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 Protein +69.1%
Contains more Carbs +177.5%
Contains more Other +276.5%
Contains more Water +117.8%
Equal in Fats - 16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mousse
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.6%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 15.47g Biscuit
Protein 7g 4.14g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 16g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 16.07g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 225kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 14.81g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 0.6g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 96mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 0.55mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Mousse
Phosphorus 164mg 117mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 143mg Mousse
Sodium 580mg 38mg Mousse
Zinc 0.54mg 0.64mg Mousse
Copper 0.082mg 0.075mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.059mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 7.4µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mousse
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.045mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.205mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.146mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.058mg Mousse
Folate 61µg 15µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mousse
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 140mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 9.151g Biscuit
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 5.027g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.879g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Mousse
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
25%
Biscuit
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.63g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.827g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.