Mousse vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mousse and amaranth
- Mousse has more vitamin B2; however, amaranth has more manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for amaranth is 35% higher.
- Amaranth has 9 times less vitamin B2 than mousse. Mousse has 0.205mg of vitamin B2, while amaranth has 0.022mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than mousse.
Food types used in this article are Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +104.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more IronIron | +281.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +98.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1347.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +831.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +912.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.4% |
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Protein
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Other
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% | |
| Saturated fat | 9.151g | 42% | |
| Manganese | 0.059mg | 0.854mg | 35% |
| Fats | 16g | 1.58g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2.1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 140µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.022mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.027g | 13% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 65mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.149mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.879g | 6% | |
| Calories | 225kcal | 102kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2.1g | 6% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 47mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 148mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 5.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.14g | 3.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 38mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.07g | 18.69g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 15.47g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Potassium | 143mg | 135mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 14.81g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Mousse is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.151g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.