Child formula vs Infant formula
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, with iron, powder is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Child formula 99
Infant formula 520
Protein (g)
Child formula 2.86
Infant formula 10.8
Carbs (g)
Child formula 11.1
Infant formula 56.2
Fat (g)
Child formula 4.77
Infant formula 27.0
Fiber (g)
Child formula 0
Infant formula 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, with iron, powder — 10.8g vs 2.86g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Child formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, PEDIASURE, ready-to-feed — 99 vs 520 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, with iron, powder 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 | Child formula | Infant formula | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 99 kcal | 520 kcal | -81% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 80.5 g | 3.30 g | +2338% |
| Protein | 2.86 g | 10.8 g | -74% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.77 g | 27.0 g | -82% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.1 g | 56.2 g | -80% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.26 g | 11.5 g | -89% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.94 g | 10.3 g | -81% |
| Cholesterol | 2.00 mg | 17.0 mg | -88% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 9.50 mg | 62.0 mg | -85% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.258 mg | 0.410 mg | -37% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.201 mg | 0.720 mg | -72% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.61 mg | 5.20 mg | -69% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.955 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.248 mg | 0.310 mg | -20% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 35.0 ug | 83.0 ug | -58% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 36.0 ug | 83.0 ug | -57% |
| Choline, total | 29.0 mg | 124 mg | -77% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.570 ug | 1.55 ug | -63% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 74.0 ug | 470 ug | -84% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.46 mg | 6.90 mg | -79% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.20 ug | 7.80 ug | -85% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 93.0 mg | 400 mg | -77% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.34 mg | 9.30 mg | -86% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19.0 mg | 41.0 mg | -54% |
| Phosphorus, P | 76.0 mg | 270 mg | -72% |
| Potassium, K | 125 mg | 560 mg | -78% |
| Sodium, Na | 36.0 mg | 139 mg | -74% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.15 mg | 5.20 mg | -78% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.095 mg | 0.390 mg | -76% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.239 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.20 ug | 14.5 ug | -85% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 414 kj | 2176 kj | -81% |
| Ash | 0.750 g | 2.70 g | -72% |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | 56.0 g | -81% |
| Lactose | 10.5 g | 56.0 g | -81% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 60.0 ug | 141 ug | -57% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.570 ug | 1.55 ug | -63% |
| Retinol | 74.0 ug | 470 ug | -84% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 246 IU | 1567 IU | -84% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 1.46 mg | 6.90 mg | -79% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 48.0 IU | 310 IU | -85% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 3.60 ug | 41.0 ug | -91% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0.030 g | -100% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.503 g | 0.430 g | +17% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.349 g | 0.320 g | +9% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.013 g | 2.50 g | -99% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.009 g | 1.11 g | -99% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.260 g | 5.90 g | -96% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.122 g | 1.08 g | -89% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.92 g | 10.3 g | -81% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.011 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.07 g | 5.20 g | -79% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.975 g | 4.70 g | -79% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.092 g | 0.450 g | -80% |
| 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 g | = |
| 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 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Iron, Fe -86% in Child formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, PEDIASURE, ready-to-feed Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -85% in Child formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, PEDIASURE, ready-to-feed Vitamin D (D2 + D3) -85% in Child formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, PEDIASURE, ready-to-feed Selenium, Se -85% in Child formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, PEDIASURE, ready-to-feed
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