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Minestrone vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Minestrone and Mousse

  • Mousse has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B5 than Minestrone.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 46% more.
  • Minestrone contains 7 times more Sodium than Mousse. Minestrone contains 254mg of Sodium, while Mousse contains 38mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
Contains more Manganese +157.6%
Contains more Calcium +585.7%
Contains more Iron +44.7%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +408.7%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +106.5%
Contains more Copper +47.1%
Equal in Potassium - 143
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Manganese +157.6%
Contains more Calcium +585.7%
Contains more Iron +44.7%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +408.7%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +106.5%
Contains more Copper +47.1%
Equal in Potassium - 143

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.
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Mousse
Contains more Vitamin A +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1038.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
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 A +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1038.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +45.1%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Contains more Protein +133.9%
Contains more Fats +1438.5%
Contains more Carbs +244.8%
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
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 Water +45.1%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Contains more Protein +133.9%
Contains more Fats +1438.5%
Contains more Carbs +244.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1633.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.1%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1633.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 15.47g Mousse
Protein 1.77g 4.14g Mousse
Fats 1.04g 16g Mousse
Carbs 4.66g 16.07g Mousse
Calories 34kcal 225kcal Mousse
Sugar 14.81g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 0.6g Mousse
Calcium 14mg 96mg Mousse
Iron 0.38mg 0.55mg Mousse
Magnesium 3mg 20mg Mousse
Phosphorus 23mg 117mg Mousse
Potassium 130mg 143mg Mousse
Sodium 254mg 38mg Mousse
Zinc 0.31mg 0.64mg Mousse
Copper 0.051mg 0.075mg Mousse
Manganese 0.152mg 0.059mg Minestrone
Selenium 7.4µg Mousse
Vitamin A 970IU 509IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mousse
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.1mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.045mg Mousse
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.205mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.146mg Minestrone
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.058mg Mousse
Folate 15µg 15µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mousse
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 1mg 140mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.23g 9.151g Minestrone
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 5.027g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.879g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone 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
9%
Minestrone
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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 Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.921g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.