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Omelette vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Omelette and Mousse

  • Omelette has more Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Folate than Mousse.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 58% more.
  • Omelette contains 3 times more Selenium than Mousse. Omelette contains 25.8µg of Selenium, while Mousse contains 7.4µg.
  • Mousse contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 Iron +169.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.7%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Selenium +248.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Manganese +145.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Iron +169.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.7%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Selenium +248.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Manganese +145.8%

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.
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Mousse
Contains more Vitamin A +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.6%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
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 A +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.6%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +155.3%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Fats +37.2%
Contains more Carbs +2410.9%
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
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 Protein +155.3%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Fats +37.2%
Contains more Carbs +2410.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.027
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.5%
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.
Omelette Mousse
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 15.47g Mousse
Protein 10.57g 4.14g Omelette
Fats 11.66g 16g Mousse
Carbs 0.64g 16.07g Mousse
Calories 154kcal 225kcal Mousse
Sugar 0.31g 14.81g Omelette
Fiber 0g 0.6g Mousse
Calcium 48mg 96mg Mousse
Iron 1.48mg 0.55mg Omelette
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Mousse
Phosphorus 167mg 117mg Omelette
Potassium 117mg 143mg Mousse
Sodium 155mg 38mg Mousse
Zinc 1.09mg 0.64mg Omelette
Copper 0.063mg 0.075mg Mousse
Manganese 0.024mg 0.059mg Mousse
Selenium 25.8µg 7.4µg Omelette
Vitamin A 617IU 509IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 172µg 140µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.51mg Omelette
Vitamin D 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.045mg Mousse
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.205mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.146mg Mousse
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.533mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.058mg Omelette
Folate 39µg 15µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.47µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg 1.6µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg Omelette
Cholesterol 313mg 140mg Mousse
Trans Fat 0.709g Mousse
Saturated Fat 3.319g 9.151g Omelette
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0.01g Omelette
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g 5.027g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 0.879g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

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Omelette 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
38%
Omelette
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.832g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 173mg)
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.

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.

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