Butter vs Infant formula
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, PREGESTIMIL, with iron, powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Butter 717
Infant formula 517
Protein (g)
Butter 0.850
Infant formula 14.0
Carbs (g)
Butter 0.060
Infant formula 52.2
Fat (g)
Butter 81.1
Infant formula 28.0
Fiber (g)
Butter 0
Infant formula 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, PREGESTIMIL, with iron, powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted — 14.0g vs 0.850g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, PREGESTIMIL, with iron, powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted — 517 vs 717 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, PREGESTIMIL, with iron, powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Butter | Infant formula | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 717 kcal | 517 kcal | +39% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 16.2 g | 2.60 g | +522% |
| Protein | 0.850 g | 14.0 g | -94% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 81.1 g | 28.0 g | +190% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.060 g | 52.2 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 51.4 g | 16.5 g | +211% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 21.0 g | 3.90 g | +439% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 3.28 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 215 mg | 2.00 mg | +10650% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 60.0 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.005 mg | 0.400 mg | -99% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.034 mg | 0.450 mg | -92% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.042 mg | 5.00 mg | -99% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.110 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.003 mg | 0.300 mg | -99% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | 80.0 ug | -96% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 80.0 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 18.8 mg | 120 mg | -84% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.170 ug | 1.50 ug | -89% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 684 ug | 530 ug | +29% |
| Carotene, beta | 158 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.32 mg | 13.4 mg | -83% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 6.30 ug | -100% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 24.0 mg | 470 mg | -95% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.020 mg | 9.00 mg | -100% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.00 mg | 40.0 mg | -95% |
| Phosphorus, P | 24.0 mg | 260 mg | -91% |
| Potassium, K | 24.0 mg | 550 mg | -96% |
| Sodium, Na | 643 mg | 240 mg | +168% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.090 mg | 5.00 mg | -98% |
| Copper, Cu | 0 mg | 0.380 mg | -100% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 1.00 ug | 14.0 ug | -93% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2999 kj | 2162 kj | +39% |
| Ash | 2.11 g | 3.20 g | -34% |
| Total Sugars | 0.060 g | 4.10 g | -99% |
| Fluoride, F | 2.80 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | 136 ug | -98% |
| Betaine | 0.300 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 1.50 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 671 ug | 530 ug | +27% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2499 IU | 1767 IU | +41% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 13.4 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 250 IU | -100% |
| Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 7.00 ug | 60.0 ug | -88% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 3.23 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 2.01 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 1.19 g | 10.6 g | -89% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 2.53 g | 4.10 g | -38% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 2.59 g | 0.030 g | +8523% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 7.44 g | 0.030 g | +24687% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 21.7 g | 1.20 g | +1708% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.560 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 10.00 g | 0.420 g | +2281% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.138 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.040 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.961 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.961 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 20.0 g | 3.90 g | +412% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 17.0 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.100 g | 0.030 g | +233% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.04 g | 6.20 g | -51% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.73 g | 4.70 g | -42% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 2.17 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.267 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 i | 0.296 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.315 g | 0.480 g | -34% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.315 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.170 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.085 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 2.98 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 2.98 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.296 g | — | |
| Stigmasterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Campesterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Beta-sitosterol | 4.00 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.012 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.038 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.051 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.083 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.067 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.021 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.008 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.041 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.041 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.057 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.031 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.023 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.029 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.064 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.178 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.018 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.082 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.046 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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