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Mousse vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mousse and Danish pastry?

  • Mousse is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Danish pastry is higher in Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 39% more.
  • Mousse has 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Danish pastry. While Mousse has 140µg of Vitamin A RAE, Danish pastry has only 35µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Danish pastry is lower.

We used Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Danish pastry, cheese 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.
Contains more Calcium +174.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +45.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Iron +227.3%
Contains more Copper +18.7%
Contains more Manganese +494.9%
Contains more Selenium +155.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 108
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
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 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +174.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +45.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Iron +227.3%
Contains more Copper +18.7%
Contains more Manganese +494.9%
Contains more Selenium +155.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 108
Equal in Zinc - 0.7

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 +297.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1269.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +331.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
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 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +297.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1269.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +331.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +100.4%
Contains more Protein +93.2%
Contains more Fats +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +131.5%
Contains more Other +76.5%
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +100.4%
Contains more Protein +93.2%
Contains more Fats +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +131.5%
Contains more Other +76.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.9%
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 15.47g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 4.14g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 16g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 16.07g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 225kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 14.81g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 0.6g 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 96mg 35mg Mousse
Iron 0.55mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Mousse
Phosphorus 117mg 108mg Mousse
Potassium 143mg 98mg Mousse
Sodium 38mg 417mg Mousse
Zinc 0.64mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.075mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.059mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 7.4µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 509IU 128IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 140µg 35µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.35mg Mousse
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.304mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.04mg Mousse
Folate 15µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.2µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 140mg 23mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 9.151g 6.794g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.001g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mousse Danish pastry
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
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.86g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.357g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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.
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.