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Yolk vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between yolk and mousse?

  • Yolk is richer than mousse in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 315% more.
  • Yolk has 10 times more folate than mousse. While yolk has 146µg of folate, mousse has only 15µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in mousse is lower.
  • The glycemic index of yolk is lower.

We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe types in this article.

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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.
Yolk
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Mousse
3
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 CalciumCalcium +34.4%
Contains more IronIron +396.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +259.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +656.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.059mg

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.
Yolk
10
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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Mousse
3
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 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +291.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +461%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +503.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +314.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +873.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Mousse
2
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 +283.1%
Contains more FatsFats +65.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +347.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Mousse
1
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 +133.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +378.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.151g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Mousse DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 140mg 315%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Selenium 56µg 7.4µg 88%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.47µg 62%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.533mg 49%
Phosphorus 390mg 117mg 39%
Folate 146µg 15µg 33%
Vitamin A 381µg 140µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Iron 2.73mg 0.55mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.205mg 25%
Protein 15.86g 4.14g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.058mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.879g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 5.027g 17%
Fats 26.54g 16g 16%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.64mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.51mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.045mg 11%
Calories 322kcal 225kcal 5%
Carbs 3.59g 16.07g 4%
Magnesium 5mg 20mg 4%
Calcium 129mg 96mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Saturated fat 9.551g 9.151g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.146mg 1%
Potassium 109mg 143mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.59g 15.47g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 14.81g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.075mg 0%
Sodium 48mg 38mg 0%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.059mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk 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
114%
Yolk
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 945mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.4g)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.