Calories in Mousse
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Mousse contains 212 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (170 g) provides about 360 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from carbohydrates and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in pudding on FoodFactly, where the median is 130 kcal per 100 g across 23 foods.
100 g provides 15% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 15% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 212 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15.1 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 8.1 g | 41% |
| Cholesterol C | 118 mg | 39% |
| Sodium C | 34 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.2 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 15.1 g | |
| Protein C | 4.2 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A C | 138 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.5 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.72 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.5 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.049 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.15 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.066 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.34 µg | 14% |
| Choline C | 73 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 102 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 0.52 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 122 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 154 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.65 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.067 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 6.8 µg | 12% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- Fat 62%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.2 gabove the median for pudding (median 3.5 g)
- Fiber0.6 gin the top quarter of pudding (median 0.3 g)
- Sugars15.1 gbelow the median for pudding (median 15.8 g)
- Fat15.1 gin the top quarter of pudding (median 3.8 g)
- Saturated fat8.1 gin the top quarter of pudding (median 1.2 g)
- Sodium34 mgin the lowest quarter of pudding (median 152 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.84 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.01 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.61 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.19 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.099 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.28 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.89 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.051 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 10 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 93 µg |
| Retinol C | 137 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 3 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 63.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 7 mg |
| Theobromine C | 44 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 13 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe | 225 | 4.1 g | 16.1 g | 16 g |
| Ice creams, chocolate, rich | 251 | 4.7 g | 19.8 g | 17 g |
| Gelato, chocolate | 251 | 4.7 g | 19.8 g | 17 g |
| Light ice cream bar, chocolate | 240 | 3.3 g | 19.7 g | 16.9 g |
| Light ice cream bar, vanilla | 236 | 3.2 g | 18.8 g | 16.6 g |
| Light ice cream bar, vanilla, chocolate coated | 236 | 3.4 g | 19.2 g | 16.6 g |
| Pie, custard | 210 | 5.5 g | 20.8 g | 11.6 g |
| Ice creams, vanilla, rich | 249 | 3.5 g | 22.3 g | 16.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mousse?
100 g of mousse has 212 kcal. 1 cup (170 g): about 360 kcal.
How much protein is in mousse?
Mousse contains 4.2 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.1 g in 1 cup (170 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pudding, that is above the median (median 3.5 g).
How many carbs are in mousse?
Mousse has 16.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.6 g of fiber and 15.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in mousse?
Mousse contains 15.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.1 g is saturated (41% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does mousse contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (15% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV), Vitamin B12 (14% DV), choline (13% DV) and selenium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in mousse?
100 g contains 34 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705698. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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