Infant formula vs Infant formula
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, SIMILAC, ADVANCE, with iron, powder, not reconstituted — 10.9g vs 10.8g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, with iron, powder — 520 vs 522 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 | Infant formula | Infant formula | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 522 kcal | 520 kcal | = |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.25 g | 3.30 g | -32% |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 10.8 g | +1% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 28.9 g | 27.0 g | +7% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 54.7 g | 56.2 g | -3% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.87 g | 11.5 g | -14% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.5 g | 10.3 g | +2% |
| Cholesterol | 14.0 mg | 17.0 mg | -18% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 47.3 mg | 62.0 mg | -24% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.526 mg | 0.410 mg | +28% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.789 mg | 0.720 mg | +10% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.52 mg | 5.20 mg | +6% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.37 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.316 mg | 0.310 mg | +2% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 79.0 ug | 83.0 ug | -5% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 79.0 ug | 83.0 ug | -5% |
| Choline, total | 64.0 mg | 124 mg | -48% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.32 ug | 1.55 ug | -15% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 473 ug | 470 ug | +1% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 5.29 mg | 6.90 mg | -23% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.90 ug | 7.80 ug | +1% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 410 mg | 400 mg | +3% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.47 mg | 9.30 mg | +2% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 32.0 mg | 41.0 mg | -22% |
| Phosphorus, P | 221 mg | 270 mg | -18% |
| Potassium, K | 552 mg | 560 mg | -1% |
| Sodium, Na | 126 mg | 139 mg | -9% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.94 mg | 5.20 mg | -24% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.473 mg | 0.390 mg | +21% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.026 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 11.6 ug | 14.5 ug | -20% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2185 kj | 2176 kj | = |
| Ash | 3.26 g | 2.70 g | +21% |
| Total Sugars | 54.7 g | 56.0 g | -2% |
| Lactose | 55.5 g | 56.0 g | -1% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 134 ug | 141 ug | -5% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 1.32 ug | 1.55 ug | -15% |
| Retinol | 473 ug | 470 ug | +1% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1578 IU | 1567 IU | +1% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 5.29 mg | 6.90 mg | -23% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 316 IU | 310 IU | +2% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 42.1 ug | 41.0 ug | +3% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.059 g | 0.030 g | +97% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.879 g | 0.430 g | +104% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.626 g | 0.320 g | +96% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 3.88 g | 2.50 g | +55% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.46 g | 1.11 g | +31% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.06 g | 5.90 g | -65% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.916 g | 1.08 g | -15% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.019 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 10.4 g | 10.3 g | +1% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.054 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.40 g | 5.20 g | +23% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 5.78 g | 4.70 g | +23% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.618 g | 0.450 g | +37% |
| 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 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) | 0.096 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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