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, NEOSURE, powder, with ARA and DHA — 14.4g vs 0.800g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apple yogurt dessert, strained — 93 vs 520 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, NEOSURE, 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 | 520 kcal | 93 kcal | +459% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.25 g | 77.9 g | -97% |
| Protein | 14.4 g | 0.800 g | +1702% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 28.3 g | 1.60 g | +1671% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 51.8 g | 19.5 g | +165% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0.500 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.87 g | 1.03 g | +855% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.5 g | 0.438 g | +2295% |
| Cholesterol | 14.0 mg | 6.00 mg | +133% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 77.2 mg | 35.1 mg | +120% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.13 mg | 1.56 mg | -27% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.773 mg | 0.050 mg | +1446% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 10.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 4.12 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.515 mg | 0.020 mg | +2475% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 128 ug | 9.00 ug | +1322% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 128 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 82.4 mg | 5.40 mg | +1426% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.06 ug | 0.500 ug | +312% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 711 ug | 3.00 ug | +23600% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 7.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 8.34 mg | 0.020 mg | +41600% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 9.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 541 mg | 6.00 mg | +8917% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.26 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 46.0 mg | 15.0 mg | +207% |
| Phosphorus, P | 319 mg | 31.0 mg | +929% |
| Potassium, K | 731 mg | 70.0 mg | +944% |
| Sodium, Na | 170 mg | 20.0 mg | +750% |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.18 mg | 0.280 mg | +2107% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.618 mg | 0.050 mg | +1136% |
| Manganese, Mn | 51.5 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 11.8 ug | 0.700 ug | +1586% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2174 kj | 389 kj | +459% |
| Ash | 3.26 g | 0.200 g | +1530% |
| Total Sugars | 52.0 g | 12.0 g | +333% |
| Lactose | 52.0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 9.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 218 ug | 9.00 ug | +2322% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 2.06 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 711 ug | 2.00 ug | +35450% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2371 IU | 24.0 IU | +9779% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 7.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 8.34 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 361 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 56.7 ug | 0.200 ug | +28250% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.049 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.059 g | 0.035 g | +69% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.879 g | 0.020 g | +4295% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.626 g | 0.044 g | +1323% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 3.88 g | 0.054 g | +7078% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.46 g | 0.167 g | +774% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.06 g | 0.438 g | +369% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.916 g | 0.158 g | +480% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.019 g | 0.035 g | -46% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 10.4 g | 0.364 g | +2762% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.054 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.66 g | 0.044 g | +15036% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 5.78 g | 0.030 g | +19160% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.618 g | 0.015 g | +4020% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.174 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) | 0.090 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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