Mousse vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mousse and chocolate
- Mousse has more vitamin A; however, chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 106% higher.
- Chocolate has 70 times less vitamin A than mousse. Mousse has 140µg of vitamin A, while chocolate has 2µg.
- Chocolate is lower in cholesterol.
- Mousse has a higher glycemic index than chocolate.
Food types used in this article are Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | +71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +146.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +630% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +290.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1358.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1270.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +214.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2305.1% |
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 | +6900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +310% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +104.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +396.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +406.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +6388.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +280.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +89.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 1.028mg | 106% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 8.02mg | 93% |
| Manganese | 0.059mg | 1.419mg | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 8mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 9.151g | 18.519g | 43% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 146mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 7g | 26% |
| Fats | 16g | 31.28g | 24% |
| Calories | 225kcal | 546kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 140µg | 2µg | 15% |
| Carbs | 16.07g | 61.17g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 206mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 559mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 2.01mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.05mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.027g | 9.54g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 3µg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 8.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 0.297mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 0.725mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.14g | 4.88g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.879g | 1.092g | 1% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 15.47g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14.81g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mousse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.368g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 132mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)