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Caramel vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caramel and Mousse?

  • Caramel has less Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Iron than Mousse.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 44% higher.
  • Caramel has 6 times more Sodium than Mousse. Caramel has 245mg of Sodium, while Mousse has 38mg.

We used Candies, caramels and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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 +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains more Iron +292.9%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Manganese +436.4%
Contains more Selenium +311.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 117
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Calcium +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains more Iron +292.9%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Manganese +436.4%
Contains more Selenium +311.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 117

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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1111.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.9%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.058
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1111.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.9%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.058

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mousse
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +379.2%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Contains more Fats +97.5%
Contains more Water +640.5%
Equal in Protein - 4.14
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +379.2%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Contains more Fats +97.5%
Contains more Water +640.5%
Equal in Protein - 4.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mousse
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Mousse
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 Caramel Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 77g 15.47g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 4.14g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 16g Mousse
Carbs 77g 16.07g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 225kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 14.81g Mousse
Fiber 0g 0.6g Mousse
Calcium 138mg 96mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.55mg Mousse
Magnesium 17mg 20mg Mousse
Phosphorus 114mg 117mg Mousse
Potassium 214mg 143mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 38mg Mousse
Zinc 0.44mg 0.64mg Mousse
Copper 0.018mg 0.075mg Mousse
Manganese 0.011mg 0.059mg Mousse
Selenium 1.8µg 7.4µg Mousse
Vitamin A 42IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.51mg Mousse
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.045mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.205mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.146mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.533mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.058mg Mousse
Folate 4µg 15µg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 140mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 9.151g Caramel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 5.027g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.879g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.675g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.