Cream cheese vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cream cheese and mousse different?
- Cream cheese is higher in vitamin A and monounsaturated fat; however, mousse is richer in vitamin B12, copper, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 55% higher.
- Cream cheese contains 8 times more sodium than mousse. While cream cheese contains 314mg of sodium, mousse contains only 38mg.
- Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than mousse (42).
Cheese, cream and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +316.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +436.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +68.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +113.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
Protein:
4.14 g
Fats:
16 g
Carbs:
16.07 g
Water:
62.94 g
Other:
0.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +191.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.879 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.213g | 9.151g | 50% |
| Fats | 34.44g | 16g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 140µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 140mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 38mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 5.027g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.47µg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.55mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Calories | 350kcal | 225kcal | 6% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 0.879g | 4% |
| Carbs | 5.52g | 16.07g | 4% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 4.14g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 7.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.205mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.059mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 117mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.52g | 15.47g | N/A |
| Calcium | 97mg | 96mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 143mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.76g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 0.533mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mousse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.062g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mousse is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mousse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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