Mousse vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mousse and quinoa different?
- Mousse is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, and selenium; however, quinoa is richer in manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for mousse is 47% higher.
- Quinoa has less cholesterol.
- Mousse has a lower glycemic index (42) than quinoa (53).
Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Quinoa, cooked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +464.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +164.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +969.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +137.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +733.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +852.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 140mg | 0mg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 9.151g | 0.231g | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.059mg | 0.631mg | 25% |
| Fats | 16g | 1.92g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 140µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.192mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.49mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.027g | 0.528g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 64mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2.8g | 9% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 17mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 2.8µg | 8% |
| Folate | 15µg | 42µg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.123mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.107mg | 5% |
| Calories | 225kcal | 120kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 152mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 16.07g | 21.3g | 2% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 0.412mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.879g | 1.078g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.14g | 4.4g | 1% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.47g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14.81g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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.