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Muffin vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Muffin and Mousse?

  • Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Folate, yet Mousse is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 37% higher.
  • Muffin has 25 times more Vitamin K than Mousse. Muffin has 39.2µg of Vitamin K, while Mousse has 1.6µg.
  • Mousse contains less Sodium.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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.
Muffin
Muffin
4
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6
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Iron +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.8%
Contains more Manganese +661%
Contains more Selenium +10.8%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +73%
Contains more Copper +25%
Equal in Selenium - 7.4
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Mousse
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Iron +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.8%
Contains more Manganese +661%
Contains more Selenium +10.8%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +73%
Contains more Copper +25%
Equal in Selenium - 7.4

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.
Muffin
Muffin
7
:
5
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Vitamin E +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +871.2%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin K +2350%
Contains more Vitamin A +597.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +193.8%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +871.2%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin K +2350%
Contains more Vitamin A +597.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +193.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
4
:
1
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Carbs +229.8%
Contains more Other +74.1%
Contains more Water +152.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.14
Equal in Fats - 16
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Mousse
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Carbs +229.8%
Contains more Other +74.1%
Contains more Water +152.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.14
Equal in Fats - 16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
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1
Mousse
Mousse
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +821.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.027
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Mousse
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +821.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.027

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Mousse
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Muffin Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 15.47g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 4.14g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 16g Muffin
Carbs 53g 16.07g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 225kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 14.81g Mousse
Fiber 1.1g 0.6g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 96mg Mousse
Iron 1.3mg 0.55mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 20mg Mousse
Phosphorus 146mg 117mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 143mg Mousse
Sodium 336mg 38mg Mousse
Zinc 0.37mg 0.64mg Mousse
Copper 0.06mg 0.075mg Mousse
Manganese 0.449mg 0.059mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 7.4µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.51mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.045mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.205mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.146mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.058mg Mousse
Folate 48µg 15µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.6µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 140mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Mousse
Saturated Fat 2.844g 9.151g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 5.027g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.879g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Mousse
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
28%
Muffin
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.307g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.