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Mousse vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mousse and Margarine different?

  • Mousse is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Margarine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Margarine is 76% higher.

Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt are the varieties used 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.
Mousse
Mousse
9
:
1
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Calcium +3100%
Contains more Iron +816.7%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2240%
Contains more Potassium +694.4%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Mousse
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Margarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3100%
Contains more Iron +816.7%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2240%
Contains more Potassium +694.4%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%

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
7
:
5
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +454.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +544.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +370%
Contains more Vitamin A +602.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1664.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +5712.5%
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%
Margarine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +454.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +544.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +370%
Contains more Vitamin A +602.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1664.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +5712.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
Mousse
3
:
2
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Protein +2487.5%
Contains more Carbs +2195.7%
Contains more Water +281%
Contains more Fats +404.4%
Contains more Other +124.7%
Mousse
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +2487.5%
Contains more Carbs +2195.7%
Contains more Water +281%
Contains more Fats +404.4%
Contains more Other +124.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
Mousse
1
:
2
Margarine
Margarine
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +673.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2664.7%
Mousse
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +673.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2664.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 15.47g 0.7g Mousse
Protein 4.14g 0.16g Mousse
Fats 16g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 16.07g 0.7g Mousse
Calories 225kcal 717kcal Margarine
Sugar 14.81g 0g Margarine
Fiber 0.6g 0g Mousse
Calcium 96mg 3mg Mousse
Iron 0.55mg 0.06mg Mousse
Magnesium 20mg 3mg Mousse
Phosphorus 117mg 5mg Mousse
Potassium 143mg 18mg Mousse
Sodium 38mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 0.64mg 0mg Mousse
Copper 0.075mg 0mg Mousse
Manganese 0.059mg Mousse
Selenium 7.4µg 0µg Mousse
Vitamin A 509IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 140µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 0.51mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.01mg Mousse
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.037mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.023mg Mousse
Vitamin B5 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.009mg Mousse
Folate 15µg 1µg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.1µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg 93µg Margarine
Cholesterol 140mg 0mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Mousse
Saturated Fat 9.151g 15.189g Mousse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mousse Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.038g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.