Infant formula vs Babyfood
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, NEOSURE, powder, with ARA and DHA is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Infant formula 520
Babyfood 62
Protein (g)
Infant formula 14.4
Babyfood 2.60
Carbs (g)
Infant formula 51.8
Babyfood 10.9
Fat (g)
Infant formula 28.3
Babyfood 0.900
Fiber (g)
Infant formula 0
Babyfood 1.80
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, NEOSURE, powder, with ARA and DHA — 14.4g vs 2.60g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apples with ham, strained — 62 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 | 62 kcal | +739% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.25 g | 85.3 g | -97% |
| Protein | 14.4 g | 2.60 g | +455% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 28.3 g | 0.900 g | +3048% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 51.8 g | 10.9 g | +375% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 1.80 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.87 g | 0.250 g | +3848% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.5 g | 0.360 g | +2814% |
| Cholesterol | 14.0 mg | 8.00 mg | +75% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 77.2 mg | 0.100 mg | +77100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.13 mg | 0.060 mg | +1788% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.773 mg | 0.060 mg | +1188% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 10.0 mg | 0.730 mg | +1276% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 4.12 mg | 0.097 mg | +4147% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.515 mg | 0.070 mg | +636% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 128 ug | 2.00 ug | +6300% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 128 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 82.4 mg | 11.8 mg | +598% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.06 ug | 0.020 ug | +10200% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 711 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 3.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 8.34 mg | 0.070 mg | +11814% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 9.00 ug | 0.100 ug | +8900% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 541 mg | 4.00 mg | +13425% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.26 mg | 0.300 mg | +2987% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 46.0 mg | 7.00 mg | +557% |
| Phosphorus, P | 319 mg | 34.0 mg | +838% |
| Potassium, K | 731 mg | 120 mg | +509% |
| Sodium, Na | 170 mg | 9.00 mg | +1789% |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.18 mg | 0.400 mg | +1445% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.618 mg | 0.040 mg | +1445% |
| Manganese, Mn | 51.5 mg | 0.020 mg | +257395% |
| Selenium, Se | 11.8 ug | 4.60 ug | +157% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2174 kj | 259 kj | +739% |
| Ash | 3.26 g | 0.300 g | +987% |
| Total Sugars | 52.0 g | 7.98 g | +552% |
| Lactose | 52.0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 218 ug | 2.00 ug | +10800% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 2.06 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 711 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2371 IU | 6.00 IU | +39417% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 14.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 8.34 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 361 IU | 3.00 IU | +11933% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 56.7 ug | 0.500 ug | +11240% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.059 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.879 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.626 g | 0.002 g | +31200% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 3.88 g | 0.001 g | +387500% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.46 g | 0.012 g | +12058% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.06 g | 0.162 g | +1169% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.916 g | 0.079 g | +1059% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.019 g | 0.028 g | -32% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 10.4 g | 0.346 g | +2911% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.054 g | 0.004 g | +1250% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.66 g | 0.111 g | +5900% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 5.78 g | 0.100 g | +5678% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.618 g | 0.006 g | +10200% |
| 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 | 0.005 g | +3380% |
| 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Manganese, Mn +257395% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, NEOSURE, powder, with ARA and DHA Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +77100% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, NEOSURE, powder, with ARA and DHA Calcium, Ca +13425% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, NEOSURE, powder, with ARA and DHA Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +11814% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, NEOSURE, powder, with ARA and DHA
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