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Mousse vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mousse and chestnut

  • Mousse has more vitamin B12 and vitamin A, while chestnut has more copper, manganese, vitamin C, potassium, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Mousse covers your daily need for cholesterol, 47% more than chestnut.
  • The amount of cholesterol in chestnut is lower.
  • Mousse has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mousse is 42, while the glycemic index of chestnut is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +156%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +400%
Contains more IronIron +214.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +529.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.9%
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.
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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +301.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
3
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +107%
Contains more FatsFats +1059.4%
Contains more OtherOther +19.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.7%
~equal in Water ~68.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
2
61% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +956.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Chestnut DV% diff.
Cholesterol 140mg 0mg 47%
Copper 0.075mg 0.472mg 44%
Saturated fat 9.151g 0.26g 40%
Manganese 0.059mg 0.854mg 35%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 26.7mg 30%
Fats 16g 1.38g 22%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Potassium 143mg 715mg 17%
Vitamin A 140µg 1µg 15%
Iron 0.55mg 1.73mg 15%
Selenium 7.4µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.233mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.027g 0.476g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.148mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.104mg 8%
Magnesium 20mg 54mg 8%
Folate 15µg 38µg 6%
Calories 225kcal 131kcal 5%
Calcium 96mg 46mg 5%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.25mg 4%
Protein 4.14g 2g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.731mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.316mg 4%
Carbs 16.07g 27.76g 4%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Phosphorus 117mg 99mg 3%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 0.545g 2%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 15.47g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 14.81g N/A
Sodium 38mg 27mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mousse Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Mousse
Mousse is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.891g)
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.
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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/nutrients
  2. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.