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Mousse vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mousse and Chocolate

  • Mousse has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 106% higher.
  • Chocolate has 70 times less Vitamin A RAE than Mousse. Mousse has 140µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chocolate has 2µg.
  • Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol.

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 Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +1358.2%
Contains more Magnesium +630%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.1%
Contains more Potassium +290.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Zinc +214.1%
Contains more Copper +1270.7%
Contains more Manganese +2305.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +1358.2%
Contains more Magnesium +630%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.1%
Contains more Potassium +290.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Zinc +214.1%
Contains more Copper +1270.7%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Mousse
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Contains more Vitamin A +918%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +406.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +918%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +406.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +6388.7%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +95.5%
Contains more Carbs +280.6%
Contains more Other +100%
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +6388.7%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +95.5%
Contains more Carbs +280.6%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.2%
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Mousse Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 15.47g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 4.14g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 16g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 16.07g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 225kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 14.81g 47.9g Mousse
Fiber 0.6g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 96mg 56mg Mousse
Iron 0.55mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 20mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 117mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 143mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 38mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.64mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.075mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.059mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 7.4µg 3µg Mousse
Vitamin A 509IU 50IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 140µg 2µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.1mg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.025mg Mousse
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.05mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.297mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.042mg Mousse
Folate 15µg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.23µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 140mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Mousse
Saturated Fat 9.151g 18.519g Mousse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mousse Chocolate
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
18%
Mousse
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.368g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.