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Mousse vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mousse and egg whites?

  • Mousse is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin A, calcium, vitamin B5, and iron, yet egg whites are richer in selenium and vitamin B2.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 47% higher.
  • Egg whites contain less cholesterol.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index than mousse.

We used Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Egg, white, raw, fresh types in this comparison.

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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
8
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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1271.4%
Contains more IronIron +587.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2033.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +680%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +436.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.3%

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
10
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
3
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more FatsFats +9311.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2101.4%
Contains more OtherOther +34.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.3%
Contains more WaterWater +39.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Egg white DV% diff.
Cholesterol 140mg 0mg 47%
Saturated fat 9.151g 0g 42%
Fats 16g 0.17g 24%
Selenium 7.4µg 20µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.439mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.09µg 16%
Vitamin A 140µg 0µg 16%
Phosphorus 117mg 15mg 15%
Protein 4.14g 10.9g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.027g 0g 13%
Calories 225kcal 52kcal 9%
Calcium 96mg 7mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.19mg 7%
Sodium 38mg 166mg 6%
Copper 0.075mg 0.023mg 6%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.03mg 6%
Iron 0.55mg 0.08mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 0g 6%
Carbs 16.07g 0.73g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.005mg 4%
Folate 15µg 4µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.004mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 11mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Manganese 0.059mg 0.011mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 143mg 163mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.47g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 14.81g 0.71g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.105mg 0%
Choline 1.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 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 Egg white
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
10%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.151g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.