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Mousse vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mousse and cauliflower?

  • Mousse is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin A, yet cauliflower is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 53% more.

We used Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Cauliflower, raw 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.4%
Contains more IronIron +31%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +137%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +162.7%

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.
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%
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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +48100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +868.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.6%
Contains more FatsFats +5614.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +223.3%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%
Contains more WaterWater +46.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14685.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2735.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Cauliflower DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 48.2mg 53%
Cholesterol 140mg 0mg 47%
Saturated fat 9.151g 0.13g 41%
Fats 16g 0.28g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin A 140µg 0µg 16%
Selenium 7.4µg 0.6µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.027g 0.034g 12%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 15.5µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.06mg 11%
Folate 15µg 57µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.184mg 10%
Phosphorus 117mg 44mg 10%
Calories 225kcal 25kcal 10%
Choline 44.3mg 8%
Calcium 96mg 22mg 7%
Fiber 0.6g 2g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 0.031g 6%
Potassium 143mg 299mg 5%
Copper 0.075mg 0.039mg 4%
Protein 4.14g 1.92g 4%
Manganese 0.059mg 0.155mg 4%
Carbs 16.07g 4.97g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.667mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.08mg 3%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.27mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.507mg 2%
Iron 0.55mg 0.42mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 15.47g 2.97g N/A
Sugar 14.81g 1.91g N/A
Sodium 38mg 30mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mousse Cauliflower
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
18%
Mousse
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/nutrients
  2. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.