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, ISOMIL, with iron, powder, not reconstituted — 12.6g vs 0.800g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apple yogurt dessert, strained — 93 vs 517 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ISOMIL, 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 | 517 kcal | 93 kcal | +456% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.50 g | 77.9 g | -97% |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 0.800 g | +1475% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 28.1 g | 1.60 g | +1656% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 53.6 g | 19.5 g | +175% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0.500 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.17 g | 1.03 g | +787% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.8 g | 0.438 g | +2361% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 6.00 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 46.3 mg | 35.1 mg | +32% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.309 mg | 1.56 mg | -80% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.463 mg | 0.050 mg | +826% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.94 mg | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 3.86 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.309 mg | 0.020 mg | +1445% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 77.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +756% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 77.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 60.0 mg | 5.40 mg | +1011% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.31 ug | 0.500 ug | +362% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 462 ug | 3.00 ug | +15300% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 7.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 5.10 mg | 0.020 mg | +25400% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.70 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 540 mg | 6.00 mg | +8900% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.26 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 39.0 mg | 15.0 mg | +160% |
| Phosphorus, P | 386 mg | 31.0 mg | +1145% |
| Potassium, K | 555 mg | 70.0 mg | +693% |
| Sodium, Na | 226 mg | 20.0 mg | +1030% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.86 mg | 0.280 mg | +1279% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.386 mg | 0.050 mg | +672% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.129 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 10.8 ug | 0.700 ug | +1443% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2165 kj | 389 kj | +457% |
| Ash | 3.24 g | 0.200 g | +1520% |
| Total Sugars | 53.0 g | 12.0 g | +341% |
| 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 | 2.31 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 463 ug | 2.00 ug | +23050% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1543 IU | 24.0 IU | +6329% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 7.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 5.10 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 309 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 56.6 ug | 0.200 ug | +28200% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.049 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.067 g | 0.035 g | +91% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.707 g | 0.020 g | +3435% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.487 g | 0.044 g | +1007% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 3.54 g | 0.054 g | +6457% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.39 g | 0.167 g | +732% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.06 g | 0.438 g | +371% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.913 g | 0.158 g | +478% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.019 g | 0.035 g | -46% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 10.7 g | 0.364 g | +2840% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.059 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.58 g | 0.044 g | +14864% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 5.91 g | 0.030 g | +19600% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.674 g | 0.015 g | +4393% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 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 g | 0 g | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Daidzein | 6.03 mg | — | |
| Genistein | 12.2 mg | — | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | 25.8 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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