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Potato vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato and Mousse

  • Potato has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Mousse has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Mousse is 47% higher.
  • Mousse has 197 times less Vitamin C than Potato. Potato has 19.7mg of Vitamin C, while Mousse has 0.1mg.
  • Potato is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
Potato
Potato
6
:
4
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Iron +47.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +197.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +239%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.3%
Contains more Zinc +113.3%
Contains more Selenium +1750%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Mousse
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Iron +47.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +197.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +239%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.3%
Contains more Zinc +113.3%
Contains more Selenium +1750%

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.
Potato
Potato
6
:
5
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Vitamin C +19600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +413.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +25350%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +540.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 15
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 C +19600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +413.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +25350%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +540.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
3
:
2
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Water +25.9%
Contains more Other +31.8%
Contains more Protein +102%
Contains more Fats +17677.8%
Equal in Carbs - 16.07
Potato
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 Water +25.9%
Contains more Other +31.8%
Contains more Protein +102%
Contains more Fats +17677.8%
Equal in Carbs - 16.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
1
:
2
Mousse
Mousse
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1992.9%
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Mousse
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1992.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 15.47g Mousse
Protein 2.05g 4.14g Mousse
Fats 0.09g 16g Mousse
Carbs 17.49g 16.07g Potato
Calories 77kcal 225kcal Mousse
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g 14.81g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 0.6g Potato
Calcium 12mg 96mg Mousse
Iron 0.81mg 0.55mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Potato
Phosphorus 57mg 117mg Mousse
Potassium 425mg 143mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 38mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.64mg Mousse
Copper 0.11mg 0.075mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.059mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 7.4µg Mousse
Vitamin A 2IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.51mg Mousse
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0.1mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.045mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.205mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.146mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.058mg Potato
Folate 15µg 15µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 2µg 1.6µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Cholesterol 0mg 140mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 9.151g Potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 5.027g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.879g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Mousse
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Potato
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.