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, SIMILAC, GO AND GROW, powder, with ARA and DHA — 15.4g vs 0.800g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apple yogurt dessert, strained — 93 vs 512 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, GO AND GROW, powder, 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 | 512 kcal | 93 kcal | +451% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.00 g | 77.9 g | -97% |
| Protein | 15.4 g | 0.800 g | +1820% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 27.6 g | 1.60 g | +1628% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 52.2 g | 19.5 g | +168% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0.500 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.4 g | 1.03 g | +1005% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.2 g | 0.438 g | +2235% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 6.00 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 61.0 mg | 35.1 mg | +74% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.512 mg | 1.56 mg | -67% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.768 mg | 0.050 mg | +1436% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.38 mg | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.30 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.307 mg | 0.020 mg | +1435% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 77.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +756% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 77.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 82.0 mg | 5.40 mg | +1419% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.54 ug | 0.500 ug | +208% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 465 ug | 3.00 ug | +15400% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 7.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 10.3 mg | 0.020 mg | +51400% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.70 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 998 mg | 6.00 mg | +16533% |
| Iron, Fe | 10.2 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 46.0 mg | 15.0 mg | +207% |
| Phosphorus, P | 666 mg | 31.0 mg | +2048% |
| Potassium, K | 768 mg | 70.0 mg | +997% |
| Sodium, Na | 154 mg | 20.0 mg | +670% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.84 mg | 0.280 mg | +1271% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.461 mg | 0.050 mg | +822% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.026 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 9.20 ug | 0.700 ug | +1214% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2142 kj | 389 kj | +451% |
| Ash | 2.60 g | 0.200 g | +1200% |
| Total Sugars | 52.2 g | 12.0 g | +334% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 9.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 131 ug | 9.00 ug | +1356% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 1.54 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 465 ug | 2.00 ug | +23150% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1550 IU | 24.0 IU | +6358% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 7.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 10.3 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 307 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 41.0 ug | 0.200 ug | +20400% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.049 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.073 g | 0.035 g | +109% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.451 g | 0.020 g | +2155% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.301 g | 0.044 g | +584% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 2.43 g | 0.054 g | +4406% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.13 g | 0.167 g | +574% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.92 g | 0.438 g | +1251% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.13 g | 0.158 g | +615% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.075 g | 0.035 g | +114% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 10.0 g | 0.364 g | +2648% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.075 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.075 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 5.34 g | 0.044 g | +12032% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 4.66 g | 0.030 g | +15437% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.451 g | 0.015 g | +2907% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.150 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) | 0.075 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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