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Jerky vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jerky and mousse

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B12, copper, and potassium; however, mousse has more vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 89% higher.
  • Mousse has 13 times less zinc than jerky. Jerky has 8.11mg of zinc, while mousse has 0.64mg.
  • Mousse is lower in sodium.
  • Mousse has a higher glycemic index than jerky.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
Jerky
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Mousse
2
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 +155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +317.5%
Contains more IronIron +885.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +202.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1167.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +247.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +380%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%

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.
Jerky
8
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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1086.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +43.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +793.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.51mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Mousse
2
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 +701.9%
Contains more FatsFats +60%
Contains more OtherOther +704.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.1%
Contains more WaterWater +169.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
2
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +124.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Mousse DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 38mg 89%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.64mg 68%
Iron 5.42mg 0.55mg 61%
Protein 33.2g 4.14g 58%
Phosphorus 407mg 117mg 41%
Cholesterol 48mg 140mg 31%
Folate 134µg 15µg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.47µg 22%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Copper 0.227mg 0.075mg 17%
Vitamin A 0µg 140µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 5.027g 16%
Fats 25.6g 16g 15%
Potassium 597mg 143mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.146mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.045mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.058mg 9%
Calories 410kcal 225kcal 9%
Saturated fat 10.85g 9.151g 8%
Calcium 20mg 96mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.533mg 7%
Magnesium 51mg 20mg 7%
Selenium 10.7µg 7.4µg 6%
Fiber 1.8g 0.6g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.205mg 5%
Carbs 11g 16.07g 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.059mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.6µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.879g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 9.2g 15.47g N/A
Sugar 9g 14.81g N/A
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.51mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky 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
35%
Jerky
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 2043mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.699g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mousse
Mousse is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky 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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.