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Fettuccine vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fettuccine and mousse

  • Fettuccine has more vitamin B3 and fiber; however, mousse has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for mousse is 42% higher.
  • Mousse has 12 times less vitamin B3 than fettuccine. Fettuccine has 1.8mg of vitamin B3, while mousse has 0.146mg.
  • Mousse is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Mousse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 29% 13% 21% 25% 17% 50% 5% 7.7% 40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +242.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +540%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +368%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.55mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Mousse
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 47% 10% 0% 11% 47% 2.7% 32% 13% 59% 4% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1132.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Mousse
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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 ProteinProtein +49.8%
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more OtherOther +123.5%
Contains more FatsFats +492.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Mousse
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61% 33% 6%
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 -90.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +458.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Mousse DV% diff.
Cholesterol 14mg 140mg 42%
Saturated fat 0.9g 9.151g 38%
Fats 2.7g 16g 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Vitamin A 140µg 16%
Phosphorus 25mg 117mg 13%
Selenium 7.4µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 5.027g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.146mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.205mg 10%
Copper 0.075mg 8%
Calcium 28mg 96mg 7%
Sodium 166mg 38mg 6%
Calories 99kcal 225kcal 6%
Fiber 2g 0.6g 6%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.64mg 5%
Protein 6.2g 4.14g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.045mg 4%
Manganese 0.059mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.879g 3%
Magnesium 6mg 20mg 3%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Folate 6µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.058mg 1%
Carbs 14g 16.07g 1%
Potassium 168mg 143mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 0.55mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 12g 15.47g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 14.81g N/A
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.51mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Mousse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
7%
Fettuccine
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Mousse
Mousse is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.251g)

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. 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.