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Mousse

Mousse is a light, airy dessert found in many European and international cuisines, traditionally made by folding whipped cream, egg whites, chocolate or fruit purée to create a fluffy texture. It’s commonly served chilled as a finish to a meal or in individual cups for parties and cafes. Nutritionally, Mousse is energy-dense and relatively high in fat, providing about 15.1g of fat per 100g, with a notable portion as saturated fat; it also supplies modest protein and small amounts of vitamin A and B12 depending on ingredients. Because it’s typically made from cream, eggs and sugar and is classified as a processed dessert, it’s low in fiber and not a significant source of micronutrients. From a health point of view, mousse can offer good protein quality when made with dairy or eggs, but it’s best enjoyed occasionally due to its high fat and sugar content; choosing versions based on yogurt, silken tofu or avocado can retain the mousse texture while improving its nutrient profile.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~2.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D-

Use selectively

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

212 kcal

11% of Daily kcal · moderate-calorie

Protein

4.2 g

8% RDI

Fat

15 g

8.1g sat fat

Carbs

16 g

6% RDI

Sugar

15 g

30% RDI

Fiber

0.6 g

2% RDI

Salt

0 g

1% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D- · 3.6 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Mousse healthy?

Mousse is rated D- on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Mousse?

Mousse is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Mousse gluten free?

Yes, Mousse is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Mousse?

100g of Mousse contains 212 kcal, 4.2g protein, 16.2g carbohydrates, 15.1g fat, and 0.6g fiber.

Q.04Is Mousse vegetarian?

Yes, Mousse is vegetarian but not vegan.

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