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Mousse vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mousse and Jerky

  • Mousse has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 89% higher.
  • Jerky is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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
2
:
8
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Iron +885.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.9%
Contains more Potassium +317.5%
Contains more Zinc +1167.2%
Contains more Copper +202.7%
Contains more Manganese +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +44.6%
Mousse
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Iron +885.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.9%
Contains more Potassium +317.5%
Contains more Zinc +1167.2%
Contains more Copper +202.7%
Contains more Manganese +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +44.6%

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
5
:
7
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1086.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.6%
Contains more Folate +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.49
Mousse
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1086.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.6%
Contains more Folate +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.49

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
Mousse
2
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +46.1%
Contains more Water +169.4%
Contains more Protein +701.9%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Other +704.7%
Mousse
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +46.1%
Contains more Water +169.4%
Contains more Protein +701.9%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Other +704.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
Mousse
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2
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15%
Mousse
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 15.47g 9.2g Mousse
Protein 4.14g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 16g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 16.07g 11g Mousse
Calories 225kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 14.81g 9g Jerky
Fiber 0.6g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 96mg 20mg Mousse
Iron 0.55mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 20mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 117mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 143mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 38mg 2081mg Mousse
Zinc 0.64mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.075mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.059mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 7.4µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 509IU 0IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 140µg 0µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.49mg Mousse
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.142mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.163mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 15µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 140mg 48mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 9.151g 10.85g Mousse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mousse Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 2043mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.699g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mousse
Mousse is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.