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Mousse vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mousse and Saffron different?

  • Mousse is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1233% higher.

Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Spices, saffron 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
2
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Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Contains more Selenium +32.1%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Iron +1918.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1220%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +1105.6%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Copper +337.3%
Contains more Manganese +48049.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Contains more Selenium +32.1%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Iron +1918.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1220%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +1105.6%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Copper +337.3%
Contains more Manganese +48049.2%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +80700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1641.4%
Contains more Folate +520%
Equal in Vitamin A - 530
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +80700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1641.4%
Contains more Folate +520%
Equal in Vitamin A - 530

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
2
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Contains more Fats +173.5%
Contains more Water +428.9%
Contains more Protein +176.1%
Contains more Carbs +306.8%
Contains more Other +541.2%
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Fats +173.5%
Contains more Water +428.9%
Contains more Protein +176.1%
Contains more Carbs +306.8%
Contains more Other +541.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1071.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.2%
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1071.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 15.47g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 4.14g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 16g 5.85g Mousse
Carbs 16.07g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 225kcal 310kcal Saffron
Sugar 14.81g Saffron
Fiber 0.6g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 96mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 0.55mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 20mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 117mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 143mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 38mg 148mg Mousse
Zinc 0.64mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.075mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.059mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 7.4µg 5.6µg Mousse
Vitamin A 509IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 140µg 27µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mousse
Vitamin C 0.1mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 15µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mousse
Cholesterol 140mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 9.151g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 0.429g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mousse Saffron
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
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.565g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Mousse
Mousse is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.