Infant formula vs Babyfood
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ALIMENTUM, ADVANCE, ready-to-feed, with ARA and DHA is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Infant formula 67
Babyfood 50
Protein (g)
Infant formula 1.80
Babyfood 0.190
Carbs (g)
Infant formula 6.77
Babyfood 11.6
Fat (g)
Infant formula 3.63
Babyfood 0.360
Fiber (g)
Infant formula 0
Babyfood 1.90
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ALIMENTUM, ADVANCE, ready-to-feed, with ARA and DHA — 1.80g vs 0.190g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apples, dices, toddler — 50 vs 67 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ALIMENTUM, ADVANCE, ready-to-feed, with ARA and DHA 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 | 67 kcal | 50 kcal | +34% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 87.3 g | 87.7 g | = |
| Protein | 1.80 g | 0.190 g | +847% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.63 g | 0.360 g | +908% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.77 g | 11.6 g | -41% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 1.90 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.84 g | 0.020 g | +9090% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.294 g | 0.004 g | +7250% |
| Cholesterol | 1.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.90 mg | 64.5 mg | -91% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.039 mg | 0.040 mg | -2% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.059 mg | 0.017 mg | +247% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.885 mg | 0.087 mg | +917% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.491 mg | 0.119 mg | +313% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.039 mg | 0.041 mg | -5% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 10.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 10.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 8.00 mg | 3.40 mg | +135% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.300 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 59.0 ug | 1.00 ug | +5800% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 11.0 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.32 mg | 0.220 mg | +500% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.700 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 69.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +1625% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.18 mg | 0.080 mg | +1375% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 5.00 mg | 4.00 mg | +25% |
| Phosphorus, P | 49.0 mg | 8.00 mg | +513% |
| Potassium, K | 77.0 mg | 86.0 mg | -10% |
| Sodium, Na | 29.0 mg | 2.00 mg | +1350% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.490 mg | 0.020 mg | +2350% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.049 mg | 0.031 mg | +58% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.006 mg | 0.034 mg | -82% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.20 ug | 0.300 ug | +300% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 280 kj | 210 kj | +33% |
| Ash | 0.480 g | 0.210 g | +129% |
| Total Sugars | 4.40 g | 10.5 g | -58% |
| Sucrose | 4.40 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 2.20 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 17.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.300 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 59.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 197 IU | 20.0 IU | +885% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 1.32 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 29.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 9.80 ug | 0.600 ug | +1533% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.931 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.689 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.023 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.007 g | 0.001 g | +600% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.137 g | 0.014 g | +879% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.052 g | 0.003 g | +1633% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.287 g | 0.004 g | +7075% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.13 g | 0.030 g | +3653% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.05 g | 0.025 g | +4120% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.059 g | 0.005 g | +1080% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.018 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) | 0.011 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 A, RAE +5800% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ALIMENTUM, ADVANCE, ready-to-feed, with ARA and DHA Zinc, Zn +2350% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ALIMENTUM, ADVANCE, ready-to-feed, with ARA and DHA Calcium, Ca +1625% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ALIMENTUM, ADVANCE, ready-to-feed, with ARA and DHA Iron, Fe +1375% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ALIMENTUM, ADVANCE, ready-to-feed, with ARA and DHA
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