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Macaroon vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Macaroon and Mousse

  • Macaroon has more Copper, and Fiber, while Mousse has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 55% higher.
  • Mousse contains 9 times less Fiber than Macaroon. Macaroon contains 5.1g of Fiber, while Mousse contains 0.6g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mousse is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon 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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
4
:
6
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Iron +49.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Zinc +14.1%
Contains more Copper +258.7%
Contains more Calcium +1820%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Equal in Selenium - 7.4
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Mousse
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Iron +49.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Zinc +14.1%
Contains more Copper +258.7%
Contains more Calcium +1820%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Equal in Selenium - 7.4

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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
3
:
9
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.5%
Macaroon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Mousse
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 B3 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
3
:
2
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Fats +40.9%
Contains more Carbs +281%
Contains more Other +101.2%
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Water +447.3%
Macaroon
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Mousse
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 Fats +40.9%
Contains more Carbs +281%
Contains more Other +101.2%
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Water +447.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
0
:
3
Mousse
Mousse
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.879
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Mousse
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.879

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 15.47g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 4.14g Mousse
Fats 22.55g 16g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 16.07g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 225kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 14.81g Mousse
Fiber 5.1g 0.6g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 96mg Mousse
Iron 0.82mg 0.55mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 20mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 117mg Mousse
Potassium 123mg 143mg Mousse
Sodium 241mg 38mg Mousse
Zinc 0.73mg 0.64mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.075mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.059mg Mousse
Selenium 6.8µg 7.4µg Mousse
Vitamin A 0IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.51mg Mousse
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.045mg Mousse
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.205mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.146mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.058mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 15µg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.6µg Mousse
Cholesterol 0mg 140mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 9.151g Mousse
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 5.027g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.879g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
4%
Macaroon
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.948g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.