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Whipped cream vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between whipped cream and mousse?

  • Whipped cream has less selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, copper, and iron than mousse.
  • Whipped cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 23% higher.
  • Mousse contains less saturated fat.
  • Mousse has a lower glycemic index than whipped cream.

We used Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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 7.9% 30% 13% 1.9% 3.3% 10% 38% 1% 0.13% 7.6%
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 less SodiumSodium -78.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more IronIron +1000%
Contains more CopperCopper +650%
Contains more ZincZinc +73%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +428.6%
~equal in Calcium ~96mg
~equal in Potassium ~143mg

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 0% 63% 13% 6% 9.3% 15% 1.3% 18% 9.5% 36% 4.8% 2.3% 9.2%
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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 AVitamin A +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 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 FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.7%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%
~equal in Water ~62.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.825 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 +27.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.879g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whipped cream Mousse DV% diff.
Cholesterol 76mg 140mg 21%
Saturated fat 13.831g 9.151g 21%
Selenium 1.4µg 7.4µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.205mg 11%
Fats 22.22g 16g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.47µg 8%
Copper 0.01mg 0.075mg 7%
Iron 0.05mg 0.55mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.305mg 0.533mg 5%
Vitamin A 188µg 140µg 5%
Phosphorus 89mg 117mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.418g 5.027g 3%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.059mg 3%
Choline 16.8mg 3%
Folate 3µg 15µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Calories 257kcal 225kcal 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.64mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Magnesium 11mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Protein 3.2g 4.14g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.058mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.045mg 1%
Calcium 101mg 96mg 1%
Sodium 8mg 38mg 1%
Carbs 12.49g 16.07g 1%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.51mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 12.49g 15.47g N/A
Potassium 147mg 143mg 0%
Sugar 8g 14.81g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.146mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 1.6µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.825g 0.879g 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.144mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.194mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.254mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.214mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 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
Whipped cream 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
14%
Whipped cream
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Whipped cream
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.