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Potato chips vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato chips and mousse

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and fiber, while mousse has more vitamin B12.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 57% more than mousse.
  • Potato chips contain 311 times more vitamin C than mousse. While potato chips contain 31.1mg of vitamin C, mousse contains only 0.1mg.
  • Mousse has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mousse is 42, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Mousse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 29% 13% 21% 25% 17% 50% 5% 7.7% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +235%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +791.6%
Contains more IronIron +196.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +308%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +645.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
~equal in Selenium ~7.4µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Mousse
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 47% 10% 0% 11% 47% 2.7% 32% 13% 59% 4% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +31000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1686.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +271.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2521.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1037.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1281.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.205mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Mousse
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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 ProteinProtein +69.1%
Contains more FatsFats +116.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.2%
Contains more OtherOther +323.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3212.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Mousse
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61% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1284.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Mousse DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.879g 75%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.51mg 57%
Cholesterol 0mg 140mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.058mg 46%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.1mg 34%
Potassium 1275mg 143mg 33%
Fats 34.6g 16g 29%
Copper 0.306mg 0.075mg 26%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.146mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.6µg 17%
Fiber 4.8g 0.6g 17%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.059mg 17%
Vitamin A 0µg 140µg 16%
Calories 536kcal 225kcal 16%
Iron 1.63mg 0.55mg 14%
Carbs 52.9g 16.07g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 5.027g 12%
Magnesium 67mg 20mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.045mg 10%
Saturated fat 10.96g 9.151g 8%
Folate 45µg 15µg 8%
Phosphorus 165mg 117mg 7%
Calcium 24mg 96mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Protein 7g 4.14g 6%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.64mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.533mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.205mg 1%
Selenium 8.1µg 7.4µg 1%
Sodium 8mg 38mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 15.47g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 14.81g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Mousse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
56%
Potato chips
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.809g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.