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Mousse vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mousse and cucumber?

  • Mousse is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin B5, yet cucumber is higher in vitamin K.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 47% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cucumber is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cucumber is lower.

We used Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Cucumber, with peel, 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
7
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 9.3% 4.8% 13% 11% 14% 5.5% 10% 0.26% 10% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more IronIron +96.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +220%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +387.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.9%
~equal in Potassium ~147mg

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% 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 9.3% 1.7% 0.6% 0% 6.8% 7.6% 1.8% 16% 9.2% 0% 41% 5.3% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +521.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +925%
~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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +536.9%
Contains more FatsFats +14445.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +342.7%
Contains more OtherOther +123.7%
Contains more WaterWater +51.3%

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
50% 7% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.032 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100440%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2646.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Cucumber DV% diff.
Cholesterol 140mg 0mg 47%
Saturated fat 9.151g 0.037g 41%
Fats 16g 0.11g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin A 140µg 5µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.033mg 13%
Phosphorus 117mg 24mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.027g 0.005g 13%
Selenium 7.4µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 16.4µg 12%
Calories 225kcal 15kcal 11%
Calcium 96mg 16mg 8%
Protein 4.14g 0.65g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 0.032g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.259mg 5%
Copper 0.075mg 0.041mg 4%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.2mg 4%
Carbs 16.07g 3.63g 4%
Iron 0.55mg 0.28mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.8mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 13mg 2%
Folate 15µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.027mg 2%
Sodium 38mg 2mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 0.87g 1%
Manganese 0.059mg 0.079mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.04mg 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Net carbs 15.47g 3.13g N/A
Potassium 143mg 147mg 0%
Sugar 14.81g 1.67g N/A
Fiber 0.6g 0.5g 0%
Starch 0.83g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.098mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.029mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mousse Cucumber
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
8%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.