Infant formula vs Babyfood
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ADVANCE, with iron, powder, not reconstituted is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Infant formula 522
Babyfood 62
Protein (g)
Infant formula 10.9
Babyfood 2.60
Carbs (g)
Infant formula 54.7
Babyfood 10.9
Fat (g)
Infant formula 28.9
Babyfood 0.900
Fiber (g)
Infant formula 0
Babyfood 1.80
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ADVANCE, with iron, powder, not reconstituted — 10.9g vs 2.60g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apples with ham, strained — 62 vs 522 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ADVANCE, with iron, powder, 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 | Infant formula | Babyfood | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 522 kcal | 62 kcal | +742% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.25 g | 85.3 g | -97% |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 2.60 g | +319% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 28.9 g | 0.900 g | +3108% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 54.7 g | 10.9 g | +402% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 1.80 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.87 g | 0.250 g | +3849% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.5 g | 0.360 g | +2814% |
| Cholesterol | 14.0 mg | 8.00 mg | +75% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 47.3 mg | 0.100 mg | +47200% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.526 mg | 0.060 mg | +777% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.789 mg | 0.060 mg | +1215% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.52 mg | 0.730 mg | +656% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.37 mg | 0.097 mg | +2340% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.316 mg | 0.070 mg | +351% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 79.0 ug | 2.00 ug | +3850% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 79.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 64.0 mg | 11.8 mg | +442% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.32 ug | 0.020 ug | +6500% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 473 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 3.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 5.29 mg | 0.070 mg | +7457% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.90 ug | 0.100 ug | +7800% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 410 mg | 4.00 mg | +10150% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.47 mg | 0.300 mg | +3057% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 32.0 mg | 7.00 mg | +357% |
| Phosphorus, P | 221 mg | 34.0 mg | +550% |
| Potassium, K | 552 mg | 120 mg | +360% |
| Sodium, Na | 126 mg | 9.00 mg | +1300% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.94 mg | 0.400 mg | +885% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.473 mg | 0.040 mg | +1083% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.026 mg | 0.020 mg | +30% |
| Selenium, Se | 11.6 ug | 4.60 ug | +152% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2185 kj | 259 kj | +744% |
| Ash | 3.26 g | 0.300 g | +987% |
| Total Sugars | 54.7 g | 7.98 g | +586% |
| Lactose | 55.5 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 134 ug | 2.00 ug | +6600% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 1.32 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 473 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1578 IU | 6.00 IU | +26200% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 14.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 5.29 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 316 IU | 3.00 IU | +10433% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 42.1 ug | 0.500 ug | +8320% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.059 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.879 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.626 g | 0.002 g | +31200% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 3.88 g | 0.001 g | +387500% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.46 g | 0.012 g | +12058% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.06 g | 0.162 g | +1169% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.916 g | 0.079 g | +1059% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.019 g | 0.028 g | -32% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 10.4 g | 0.346 g | +2911% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.054 g | 0.004 g | +1250% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.40 g | 0.111 g | +5662% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 5.78 g | 0.100 g | +5678% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.618 g | 0.006 g | +10200% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.187 g | 0.005 g | +3640% |
| 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) | 0.096 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
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +47200% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ADVANCE, with iron, powder, not reconstituted Calcium, Ca +10150% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ADVANCE, with iron, powder, not reconstituted Vitamin D (D2 + D3) +7800% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ADVANCE, with iron, powder, not reconstituted Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +7457% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ADVANCE, with iron, powder, not reconstituted
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