Chocolate cake vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chocolate cake and mousse
- Chocolate cake has more copper, iron, manganese, selenium, and vitamin B1, while mousse has more vitamin B12 and vitamin A.
- Mousse covers your daily need for cholesterol, 27% more than chocolate cake.
- Chocolate cake contains 8 times more sodium than mousse. While chocolate cake contains 315mg of sodium, mousse contains only 38mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +176% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +374.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +213.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +678.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +193.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
4.14 g
Fats:
16 g
Carbs:
16.07 g
Water:
62.94 g
Other:
0.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +232.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +158% |
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Fats
~16g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.879 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +214.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 58mg | 140mg | 27% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 9.151g | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 140µg | 16% | |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.075mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.47µg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.879g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.55mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 16.07g | 12% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 38mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.059mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.045mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 7.4µg | 8% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 225kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.146mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.533mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.6g | 4% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 96mg | 4% |
| Folate | 27µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 5.027g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 117mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 5.3g | 4.14g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.205mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 16g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 15.47g | N/A |
| Potassium | 140mg | 143mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 14.81g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.64mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.01g | 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
19%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.721g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake 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.