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Mousse vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mousse and Brazil nut

  • The amount of Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Zinc in Brazil nut is higher than in Mousse.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3472% more than Mousse.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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
0
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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1780%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +360.8%
Contains more IronIron +341.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2224%
Contains more ZincZinc +534.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +519.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1972.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25805.4%

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
5
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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1007.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1271.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
2
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1740.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +245.9%
Contains more FatsFats +319.4%
Contains more OtherOther +302.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
1
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +375%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2675.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 225kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 4.14g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 16g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 15.47g 4.24g Mousse
Carbs 16.07g 11.74g Mousse
Cholesterol 140mg 0mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 20mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 96mg 160mg Brazil nut
Potassium 143mg 659mg Brazil nut
Iron 0.55mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Sugar 14.81g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 0.6g 7.5g Brazil nut
Copper 0.075mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 0.64mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 117mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 38mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 509IU 0IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 140µg 0µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.059mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 7.4µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.035mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.295mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.184mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.101mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mousse
Folate 15µg 22µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 9.151g 16.134g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mousse Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.983g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mousse
Mousse is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut 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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.