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 0.190g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apples, dices, toddler — 50 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 | 50 kcal | +934% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.50 g | 87.7 g | -97% |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 0.190 g | +6532% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 28.1 g | 0.360 g | +7703% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 53.6 g | 11.6 g | +363% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 1.90 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.17 g | 0.020 g | +45735% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.8 g | 0.004 g | +269350% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 46.3 mg | 64.5 mg | -28% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.309 mg | 0.040 mg | +672% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.463 mg | 0.017 mg | +2624% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.94 mg | 0.087 mg | +7880% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 3.86 mg | 0.119 mg | +3141% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.309 mg | 0.041 mg | +654% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 77.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 77.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 60.0 mg | 3.40 mg | +1665% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.31 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 462 ug | 1.00 ug | +46100% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 11.0 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 5.10 mg | 0.220 mg | +2218% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.70 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 540 mg | 4.00 mg | +13400% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.26 mg | 0.080 mg | +11475% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 39.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +875% |
| Phosphorus, P | 386 mg | 8.00 mg | +4725% |
| Potassium, K | 555 mg | 86.0 mg | +545% |
| Sodium, Na | 226 mg | 2.00 mg | +11200% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.86 mg | 0.020 mg | +19200% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.386 mg | 0.031 mg | +1145% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.129 mg | 0.034 mg | +279% |
| Selenium, Se | 10.8 ug | 0.300 ug | +3500% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2165 kj | 210 kj | +931% |
| Ash | 3.24 g | 0.210 g | +1443% |
| Total Sugars | 53.0 g | 10.5 g | +405% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 131 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 2.31 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 463 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1543 IU | 20.0 IU | +7615% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 5.10 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 309 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 56.6 ug | 0.600 ug | +9333% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.067 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.707 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.487 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 3.54 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.39 g | 0.001 g | +138800% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.06 g | 0.014 g | +14643% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.913 g | 0.003 g | +30333% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.019 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 10.7 g | 0.004 g | +267425% |
| 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 | 0.030 g | +21847% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 5.91 g | 0.025 g | +23540% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.674 g | 0.005 g | +13380% |
| 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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