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Mousse vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mousse and Macaroon

  • Mousse has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Macaroon has more Copper, and Fiber.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 55% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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
5
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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1820%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more IronIron +49.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.1%
~equal in Selenium ~6.8µg

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
9
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% 31% 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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
2
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.1%
Contains more WaterWater +447.3%
Contains more FatsFats +40.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +281%
Contains more OtherOther +101.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
3
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +212.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.81g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Macaroon Opinion
Calories 225kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 4.14g 3.02g Mousse
Fats 16g 22.55g Macaroon
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Mousse
Net carbs 15.47g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 16.07g 61.22g Macaroon
Cholesterol 140mg 0mg Macaroon
Magnesium 20mg 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 96mg 5mg Mousse
Potassium 143mg 123mg Mousse
Iron 0.55mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 14.81g 45.16g Mousse
Fiber 0.6g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.075mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.64mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 117mg 68mg Mousse
Sodium 38mg 241mg Mousse
Vitamin A 509IU 0IU Mousse
Vitamin A 140µg 0µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.19mg Mousse
Manganese 0.059mg Mousse
Selenium 7.4µg 6.8µg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.02mg Mousse
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.06mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.1µg Mousse
Folate 15µg 3µg Mousse
Choline 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 9.151g 20.099g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 1.61g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 0.81g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mousse Macaroon
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
17%
Mousse
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.948g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.