Infant formula vs Babyfood
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, ALIMENTUM ADVANCE, with iron, powder, not reconstituted, with DHA and ARA — 14.0g vs 0.200g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apple-banana juice — 51 vs 517 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, ALIMENTUM ADVANCE, with iron, powder, not reconstituted, with DHA and ARA 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 | Infant formula | Babyfood | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 517 kcal | 51 kcal | +914% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.50 g | 87.1 g | -98% |
| Protein | 14.0 g | 0.200 g | +6895% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 28.2 g | 0.100 g | +28090% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 51.9 g | 12.3 g | +322% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0.200 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 14.3 g | 0.018 g | +79244% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.28 g | 0.004 g | +56800% |
| Cholesterol | 8.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 45.8 mg | 27.9 mg | +64% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.305 mg | 0.010 mg | +2950% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.458 mg | 0.010 mg | +4480% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.87 mg | 0.140 mg | +4807% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 3.82 mg | 0.125 mg | +2954% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.305 mg | 0.060 mg | +408% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 76.0 ug | 1.00 ug | +7500% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 76.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 40.7 mg | 2.30 mg | +1670% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.29 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 458 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 4.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 3.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 10.2 mg | 0.020 mg | +51100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 5.70 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 534 mg | 7.00 mg | +7529% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.16 mg | 0.200 mg | +4480% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 38.0 mg | 6.00 mg | +533% |
| Phosphorus, P | 382 mg | 8.00 mg | +4675% |
| Potassium, K | 598 mg | 123 mg | +386% |
| Sodium, Na | 224 mg | 4.00 mg | +5500% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.82 mg | 0.040 mg | +9450% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.382 mg | 0.020 mg | +1810% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.080 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 9.30 ug | 0.300 ug | +3000% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2165 kj | 213 kj | +916% |
| Ash | 4.41 g | 0.260 g | +1596% |
| Total Sugars | 34.2 g | 11.0 g | +211% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 130 ug | 1.00 ug | +12900% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 2.29 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 458 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1528 IU | 9.00 IU | +16878% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 16.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 10.2 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 229 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 76.3 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 7.23 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 5.35 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.179 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.054 g | 0.001 g | +5300% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.06 g | 0.015 g | +6993% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.404 g | 0.002 g | +20100% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.023 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.23 g | 0.004 g | +55625% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.023 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 8.88 g | 0.034 g | +26009% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 8.19 g | 0.028 g | +29164% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.458 g | 0.006 g | +7533% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.140 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) | 0.085 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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