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Mackerel vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and mousse different?

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, and iron than mousse.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 772% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 47 times more vitamin B3 than mousse. While mackerel contains 6.85mg of vitamin B3, mousse contains only 0.146mg.
  • Mackerel has less cholesterol.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than mousse (42).

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +385%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.4%
Contains more IronIron +185.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +597.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +540%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +195%

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 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 CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4591.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +693.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3942.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +159.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +476.1%
Contains more FatsFats +11.3%
Contains more OtherOther +496.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 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 -54.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +389.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Mousse DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.47µg 772%
Selenium 51.6µg 7.4µg 80%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.146mg 42%
Protein 23.85g 4.14g 39%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.058mg 31%
Phosphorus 278mg 117mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.176g 9.151g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.879g 23%
Cholesterol 75mg 140mg 22%
Magnesium 97mg 20mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.205mg 16%
Iron 1.57mg 0.55mg 13%
Vitamin A 54µg 140µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.045mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.533mg 9%
Calcium 15mg 96mg 8%
Potassium 401mg 143mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 5.027g 5%
Carbs 0g 16.07g 5%
Folate 2µg 15µg 3%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.64mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Fats 17.81g 16g 3%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Calories 262kcal 225kcal 2%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.059mg 2%
Copper 0.094mg 0.075mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Sodium 83mg 38mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 15.47g N/A
Sugar 14.81g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
217%
Mackerel
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mousse
Mousse is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.975g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.