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Mousse vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mousse and Tamale different?

  • Mousse is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Tamale is richer in Fiber, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Mousse is 41% higher.
  • Tamale has less Cholesterol.

Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Tamales (Navajo) 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
Mousse
6
:
4
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Calcium +231%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Selenium +23.3%
Contains more Iron +121.8%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +194.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 131
Mousse
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +231%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Selenium +23.3%
Contains more Iron +121.8%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +194.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 131

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
Mousse
5
:
5
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +989%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.9%
Equal in Folate - 15
Mousse
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%
Tamale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +989%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.9%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
Mousse
1
:
4
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Fats +161.4%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Other +62.4%
Equal in Water - 68.1
Mousse
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Fats +161.4%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Other +62.4%
Equal in Water - 68.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
Mousse
2
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Mousse
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 15.47g 15.02g Mousse
Protein 4.14g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 16g 6.12g Mousse
Carbs 16.07g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 225kcal 153kcal Mousse
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 14.81g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 0.6g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 96mg 29mg Mousse
Iron 0.55mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 117mg 99mg Mousse
Potassium 143mg 131mg Mousse
Sodium 38mg 427mg Mousse
Zinc 0.64mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.075mg 0.063mg Mousse
Manganese 0.059mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 7.4µg 6µg Mousse
Vitamin A 509IU 0IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 140µg 0µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0mg Mousse
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.08mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.205mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 15µg
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mousse
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 140mg 17mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 9.151g 2.396g Tamale
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 2.739g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 0.688g Mousse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mousse Tamale
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
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.82g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.755g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.