Mousse vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mousse and ice cream?
- Mousse is richer than ice cream in selenium, copper, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Mousse's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 32% more.
- Mousse has 6 times more iron than ice cream. While mousse has 0.55mg of iron, ice cream has only 0.09mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in ice cream is lower.
- The glycemic index of mousse is lower.
We used Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Ice creams, vanilla 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +511.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +637.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +311.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +433.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 140mg | 44mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 9.151g | 6.79g | 11% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 1.8µg | 10% |
| Fats | 16g | 11g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.023mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.027g | 2.969g | 5% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.39µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 128mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.879g | 0.452g | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 16.07g | 23.6g | 3% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.059mg | 0.008mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 140µg | 118µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 80mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 4.14g | 3.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 0.581mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calories | 225kcal | 207kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.47g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14.81g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.361g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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