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Mousse vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mousse and Italian ice

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Copper, and Iron in Mousse is higher than in Italian ice.
  • Mousse covers your daily need of Cholesterol 47% more than Italian ice.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Italian ice is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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
9
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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2283.3%
Contains more IronIron +511.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +650%
Contains more ZincZinc +2033.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +195%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.5%

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% 31% 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 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10560%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +389.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
4
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13700%
Contains more FatsFats +79900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19%
Contains more OtherOther +1600%
Contains more WaterWater +37.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mousse Italian ice
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 Italian ice Opinion
Calories 225kcal 53kcal Mousse
Protein 4.14g 0.03g Mousse
Fats 16g 0.02g Mousse
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Net carbs 15.47g 13.5g Mousse
Carbs 16.07g 13.5g Mousse
Cholesterol 140mg 0mg Italian ice
Magnesium 20mg 0mg Mousse
Calcium 96mg 1mg Mousse
Potassium 143mg 6mg Mousse
Iron 0.55mg 0.09mg Mousse
Sugar 14.81g Italian ice
Fiber 0.6g 0g Mousse
Copper 0.075mg 0.01mg Mousse
Zinc 0.64mg 0.03mg Mousse
Phosphorus 117mg 0mg Mousse
Sodium 38mg 4mg Italian ice
Vitamin A 509IU 167IU Mousse
Vitamin A 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mousse
Manganese 0.059mg 0.02mg Mousse
Selenium 7.4µg 0.1µg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.005mg Mousse
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.01mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.715mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.005mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.002mg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mousse
Folate 15µg 5µg Mousse
Saturated Fat 9.151g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 0g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mousse Italian ice
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
17%
Mousse
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
1%
Italian ice

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?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.151g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.