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Mousse vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mousse and potato chips

  • Mousse has more vitamin B12, while potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and fiber.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 57% more than mousse.
  • Mousse has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mousse is 42, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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
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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +235%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +791.6%
Contains more IronIron +196.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +308%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +645.8%
~equal in Selenium ~8.1µg

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
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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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +31000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1686.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +271.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2521.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1037.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1281.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.197mg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +3212.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.1%
Contains more FatsFats +116.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.2%
Contains more OtherOther +323.5%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1284.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 12.17g 75%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 9.11mg 57%
Cholesterol 140mg 0mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.66mg 46%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 31.1mg 34%
Potassium 143mg 1275mg 33%
Fats 16g 34.6g 29%
Copper 0.075mg 0.306mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 3.827mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 22.1µg 17%
Fiber 0.6g 4.8g 17%
Manganese 0.059mg 0.44mg 17%
Vitamin A 140µg 0µg 16%
Calories 225kcal 536kcal 16%
Iron 0.55mg 1.63mg 14%
Carbs 16.07g 52.9g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.027g 9.84g 12%
Magnesium 20mg 67mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.167mg 10%
Saturated fat 9.151g 10.96g 8%
Folate 15µg 45µg 8%
Phosphorus 117mg 165mg 7%
Calcium 96mg 24mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Protein 4.14g 7g 6%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.09mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.402mg 3%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.197mg 1%
Selenium 7.4µg 8.1µg 1%
Sodium 38mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 15.47g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 14.81g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mousse Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.809g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.