Puff pastry vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between puff pastry and mousse
- Puff pastry has more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin K, while mousse has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B5.
- Mousse covers your daily need for cholesterol, 47% more than puff pastry.
- Puff pastry contains 26 times more vitamin B3 than mousse. While puff pastry contains 3.8mg of vitamin B3, mousse contains only 0.146mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in puff pastry is lower.
- Mousse has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mousse is 42, while the glycemic index of puff pastry is 56.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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 IronIron | +372.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +53.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +739% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +231.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +860% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +18.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -85% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +617.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2502.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +918.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +205.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
4.14 g
Fats:
16 g
Carbs:
16.07 g
Water:
62.94 g
Other:
0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +140.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +184.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +17.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +750.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.228 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.879 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2428.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 22.228g | 0.879g | 142% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 140mg | 47% |
Fats | 38.5g | 16g | 35% |
Selenium | 24.5µg | 7.4µg | 31% |
Iron | 2.6mg | 0.55mg | 26% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.323mg | 0.045mg | 23% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 0.146mg | 23% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
Manganese | 0.495mg | 0.059mg | 19% |
Saturated fat | 5.502g | 9.151g | 17% |
Calories | 558kcal | 225kcal | 17% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 140µg | 16% |
Vitamin K | 16.3µg | 1.6µg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.533mg | 11% |
Carbs | 45.7g | 16.07g | 10% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.828g | 5.027g | 10% |
Folate | 55µg | 15µg | 10% |
Calcium | 10mg | 96mg | 9% |
Sodium | 253mg | 38mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 60mg | 117mg | 8% |
Protein | 7.4g | 4.14g | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.205mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.115mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 0.6g | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.019mg | 0.058mg | 3% |
Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
Potassium | 62mg | 143mg | 2% |
Choline | 6.2mg | 1% | |
Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 44.2g | 15.47g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.75g | 14.81g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
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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
24%

18%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%

22%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Puff pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.649g)
Which food is cheaper?

Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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