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Porridge vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Porridge and Mousse

  • Porridge has more Iron, however, Mousse is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Mousse covers your daily Cholesterol needs 47% more than Porridge.
  • Mousse contains 7 times less Iron than Porridge. Porridge contains 3.74mg of Iron, while Mousse contains 0.55mg.
  • Porridge has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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 +580%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +680%
Contains more Potassium +793.8%
Contains more Zinc +392.3%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +164.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Iron +580%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +680%
Contains more Potassium +793.8%
Contains more Zinc +392.3%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +164.3%

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 B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +650.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +346.2%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
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 B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +650.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +346.2%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +39.2%
Contains more Protein +187.5%
Contains more Fats +7519%
Contains more Carbs +52.8%
Contains more Other +286.4%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 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 Water +39.2%
Contains more Protein +187.5%
Contains more Fats +7519%
Contains more Carbs +52.8%
Contains more Other +286.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17853.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +671.1%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17853.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +671.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 15.47g Mousse
Protein 1.44g 4.14g Mousse
Fats 0.21g 16g Mousse
Carbs 10.52g 16.07g Mousse
Calories 50kcal 225kcal Mousse
Sugar 0.03g 14.81g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 0.6g Mousse
Calcium 87mg 96mg Mousse
Iron 3.74mg 0.55mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 20mg Mousse
Phosphorus 15mg 117mg Mousse
Potassium 16mg 143mg Mousse
Sodium 6mg 38mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 0.64mg Mousse
Copper 0.04mg 0.075mg Mousse
Manganese 0mg 0.059mg Mousse
Selenium 2.8µg 7.4µg Mousse
Vitamin A 0IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.51mg Mousse
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.045mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.205mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.146mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.058mg Mousse
Folate 12µg 15µg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Mousse
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Cholesterol 0mg 140mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 9.151g Porridge
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 5.027g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.879g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.118g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.