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Mousse vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mousse and pistachios

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, fiber, potassium, and magnesium in pistachios is higher than in mousse.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 136% more than mousse.
  • Pistachios have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pistachios is 28, while the glycemic index of mousse is 42.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +616.8%
Contains more IronIron +612.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1633.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1933.9%
~equal in Calcium ~105mg
~equal in Selenium ~7µg

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
4
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% 47% 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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +460.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +790.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2831%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.52mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
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4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1340.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +387%
Contains more FatsFats +183.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.1%
Contains more OtherOther +250.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
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61% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +362.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1535.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.075mg 1.3mg 136%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 1.7mg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 14.38g 90%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.87mg 69%
Phosphorus 117mg 490mg 53%
Manganese 0.059mg 1.2mg 50%
Cholesterol 140mg 0mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 5.027g 23.257g 46%
Fats 16g 45.32g 45%
Iron 0.55mg 3.92mg 42%
Fiber 0.6g 10.6g 40%
Protein 4.14g 20.16g 32%
Potassium 143mg 1025mg 26%
Magnesium 20mg 121mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Calories 225kcal 560kcal 17%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 2.86mg 16%
Saturated fat 9.151g 5.907g 15%
Zinc 0.64mg 2.2mg 14%
Vitamin A 140µg 26µg 13%
Folate 15µg 51µg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 1.3mg 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 5.6mg 6%
Carbs 16.07g 27.17g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.16mg 3%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 38mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Calcium 96mg 105mg 1%
Selenium 7.4µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 15.47g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 14.81g 7.66g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.52mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mousse Pistachio
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
18%
Mousse
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Mousse
Mousse is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.