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Mousse vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mousse and dried fruit

  • Mousse has more vitamin B12; however, dried fruit has more vitamin A, potassium, copper, fiber, iron, vitamin E, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for dried fruit is 62% higher.
  • Mousse has a higher glycemic index than dried fruit.

Food types used in this article are Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.

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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
Mousse
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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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +74.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +236.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +712.6%
Contains more IronIron +383.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +357.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +298.3%

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
Mousse
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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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +749%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +93.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.516mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3037.3%
Contains more WaterWater +103.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +289.8%
Contains more OtherOther +202.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
Mousse
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61% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
10% 45% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6693.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1087.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Dried fruit DV% diff.
Cholesterol 140mg 0mg 47%
Saturated fat 9.151g 0.017g 42%
Copper 0.075mg 0.343mg 30%
Potassium 143mg 1162mg 30%
Fiber 0.6g 7.3g 27%
Iron 0.55mg 2.66mg 26%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 4.33mg 25%
Fats 16g 0.51g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Fructose 12.47g 16%
Carbs 16.07g 62.64g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 2.589mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.027g 0.074g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.074mg 10%
Selenium 7.4µg 2.2µg 9%
Manganese 0.059mg 0.235mg 8%
Phosphorus 117mg 71mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.143mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 0.074g 5%
Calcium 96mg 55mg 4%
Vitamin A 140µg 180µg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.015mg 3%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Protein 4.14g 3.39g 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.39mg 2%
Folate 15µg 10µg 1%
Calories 225kcal 241kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.1µg 1%
Sodium 38mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 15.47g 55.34g N/A
Sugar 14.81g 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.516mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 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 Dried fruit
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
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.63g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.