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Chocolate ice cream vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate ice cream and Mousse

  • Chocolate ice cream has more Copper, however, Mousse is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 35% more.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains 2 times more Fiber than Mousse. Chocolate ice cream contains 1.2g of Fiber, while Mousse contains 0.6g.
  • Mousse contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice creams, chocolate 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 Calcium +13.5%
Contains more Iron +69.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Potassium +74.1%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +137.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +196%
Equal in Phosphorus - 117
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Calcium +13.5%
Contains more Iron +69.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Potassium +74.1%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +137.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +196%
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 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.205
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.533
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.058
Equal in Folate - 15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
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 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.205
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.533
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.058
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +75.5%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Water +13%
Equal in Protein - 4.14
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 Carbs +75.5%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Water +13%
Equal in Protein - 4.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.4%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream Mousse
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Chocolate ice cream Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 27g 15.47g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 3.8g 4.14g Mousse
Fats 11g 16g Mousse
Carbs 28.2g 16.07g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 216kcal 225kcal Mousse
Sugar 25.36g 14.81g Mousse
Fiber 1.2g 0.6g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 96mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.55mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 20mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 117mg Mousse
Potassium 249mg 143mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 38mg Mousse
Zinc 0.58mg 0.64mg Mousse
Copper 0.135mg 0.075mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.059mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 7.4µg Mousse
Vitamin A 416IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.51mg Mousse
Vitamin D 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.1mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.045mg Mousse
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.205mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.146mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.533mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.058mg Mousse
Folate 16µg 15µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.6µg Mousse
Cholesterol 34mg 140mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 9.151g Chocolate ice cream
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 5.027g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.879g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate ice cream 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%
Chocolate ice cream
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.351g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.