Mousse
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 212 kcal |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Fat | 15.1 g |
| Carbs | 16.2 g |
Mousse is a light, aerated dessert preparation made by folding whipped cream or egg whites into a flavoured base — most commonly chocolate or fruit — giving it a characteristically soft, foamy texture. It is typically served chilled in individual portions and is a staple of French-influenced dessert menus worldwide. Per 100 g, mousse provides 212 kcal, 4.2 g of protein, 15.1 g of fat and 16.2 g of carbohydrates, of which 15.1 g are sugars and 0.6 g is dietary fibre. It contributes 102 mg of calcium, 122 mg of phosphorus and 154 mg of potassium per 100 g, alongside 138 mcg of vitamin A and 73 mg of choline. No glycemic index value is available for this preparation. Mousse is compatible with vegetarian, pescatarian and gluten-free dietary patterns.
How many calories in mousse?
Mousse contains 212 kcal per 100 g. A typical individual serving of around 80–100 g would therefore provide roughly 170–212 kcal, depending on portion size and the specific recipe.
How much vitamin A is in mousse?
Mousse provides 138 mcg of vitamin A per 100 g, largely due to the egg yolks and cream used in its preparation. This makes it a meaningful contributor to daily vitamin A intake from a dessert.
Is mousse gluten-free?
A classic mousse made with cream, eggs and chocolate or fruit is naturally gluten-free, and it appears on the gluten-free compatible diet list for this preparation. That said, some commercial or restaurant versions may include biscuit layers or thickeners that contain gluten, so it is worth checking individual recipes.
Diets
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 212 kcal |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Fat | 15.1 g |
| Carbs | 16.2 g |
| Sugars | 15.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.60 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 8.1 g |
| Monounsaturated | 4.0 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.84 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.063 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.66 g |
| Cholesterol | 118 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 102 mg |
| Iron | 0.52 mg |
| Magnesium | 21.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 122 mg |
| Potassium | 154 mg |
| Sodium | 34.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.65 mg |
| Copper | 0.067 mg |
| Selenium | 6.8 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 138 mcg |
| Retinol | 137 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.72 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.5 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.049 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.19 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 13.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 mcg |
| Choline | 73.0 mg |