Infant formula vs Beverages
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, powder, 3-2-1 Plan is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Infant formula 517
Beverages 448
Protein (g)
Infant formula 12.6
Beverages 8.13
Carbs (g)
Infant formula 53.6
Beverages 73.9
Fat (g)
Infant formula 28.1
Beverages 13.3
Fiber (g)
Infant formula 0
Beverages 18.1
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ISOMIL, ADVANCE with iron, powder, not reconstituted — 12.6g vs 8.13g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, powder, 3-2-1 Plan — 448 vs 517 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, powder, 3-2-1 Plan 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 | Beverages | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 517 kcal | 448 kcal | +15% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.50 g | 1.99 g | +26% |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 8.13 g | +55% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 28.1 g | 13.3 g | +111% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 53.6 g | 73.9 g | -28% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 18.1 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.17 g | 1.45 g | +532% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.8 g | 10.5 g | +3% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 5.00 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 46.3 mg | 1.30 mg | +3462% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.309 mg | 1.44 mg | -79% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.463 mg | 0.654 mg | -29% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.94 mg | 38.5 mg | -82% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 3.86 mg | 15.4 mg | -75% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.309 mg | 2.31 mg | -87% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 77.0 ug | 385 ug | -80% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 77.0 ug | 384 ug | -80% |
| Choline, total | 60.0 mg | 3.40 mg | +1665% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.31 ug | 8.08 ug | -71% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 462 ug | 1034 ug | -55% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 5.10 mg | 51.9 mg | -90% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.70 ug | 9.60 ug | -20% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 540 mg | 364 mg | +48% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.26 mg | 0.680 mg | +1262% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 39.0 mg | 385 mg | -90% |
| Phosphorus, P | 386 mg | 385 mg | = |
| Potassium, K | 555 mg | 247 mg | +125% |
| Sodium, Na | 226 mg | 472 mg | -52% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.86 mg | 17.3 mg | -78% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.386 mg | 0.769 mg | -50% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.129 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 10.8 ug | 67.3 ug | -84% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2165 kj | 1876 kj | +15% |
| Ash | 3.24 g | 2.62 g | +24% |
| Total Sugars | 53.0 g | 38.0 g | +39% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 131 ug | 653 ug | -80% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 2.31 ug | 8.08 ug | -71% |
| Retinol | 462 ug | 1034 ug | -55% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1543 IU | 3447 IU | -55% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 5.10 mg | 51.9 mg | -90% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 309 IU | 385 IU | -20% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 56.6 ug | 96.2 ug | -41% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.012 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.067 g | 0.003 g | +2133% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.707 g | 0.004 g | +17575% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.487 g | 0.008 g | +5987% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 3.54 g | 0.008 g | +44162% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.39 g | 0.047 g | +2855% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.137 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.06 g | 0.732 g | +182% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.913 g | 0.779 g | +17% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.172 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.019 g | 0.021 g | -10% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 10.7 g | 9.47 g | +13% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.059 g | 0.110 g | -46% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.58 g | 1.19 g | +453% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 5.91 g | 1.75 g | +237% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.674 g | 0.100 g | +574% |
| 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.
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ISOMIL, ADVANCE with iron, powder, not reconstituted nutrition facts Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, powder, 3-2-1 Plan nutrition facts Compare other foods →
Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +3462% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ISOMIL, ADVANCE with iron, powder, not reconstituted Choline, total +1665% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ISOMIL, ADVANCE with iron, powder, not reconstituted Iron, Fe +1262% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ISOMIL, ADVANCE with iron, powder, not reconstituted Potassium, K +125% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ISOMIL, ADVANCE with iron, powder, not reconstituted
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