Ground beef vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ground beef and mousse?
- Ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet mousse is higher in vitamin A.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 84% more.
- Ground beef has 28 times more vitamin B3 than mousse. While ground beef has 4.026mg of vitamin B3, mousse has only 0.146mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in ground beef is lower.
- The glycemic index of ground beef is lower.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe types 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +312.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +812.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +555.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +13.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2657.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +436.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +429.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +81.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4566.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +325% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
4.14 g
Fats:
16 g
Carbs:
16.07 g
Water:
62.94 g
Other:
0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +476.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +181.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Fats
~16g
~equal in
Water
~62.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | -33.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +115.4% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.47µg | 84% |
Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.64mg | 47% |
Protein | 23.87g | 4.14g | 39% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 0.146mg | 24% |
Iron | 2.27mg | 0.55mg | 22% |
Selenium | 19.1µg | 7.4µg | 21% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.058mg | 19% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 140mg | 17% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 140µg | 15% |
Saturated fat | 6.073g | 9.151g | 14% |
Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
Phosphorus | 166mg | 117mg | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 5.027g | 6% |
Calcium | 33mg | 96mg | 6% |
Carbs | 0g | 16.07g | 5% |
Potassium | 241mg | 143mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.205mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.879g | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
Folate | 7µg | 15µg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.059mg | 2% |
Sodium | 73mg | 38mg | 2% |
Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
Calories | 241kcal | 225kcal | 1% |
Fats | 15.37g | 16g | 1% |
Magnesium | 17mg | 20mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 15.47g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Sugar | 0g | 14.81g | N/A |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.533mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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
46%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%

22%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.