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 520
Beverages 448
Protein (g)
Infant formula 11.1
Beverages 8.13
Carbs (g)
Infant formula 55.7
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, SENSITIVE, (LACTOSE FREE), powder, with ARA and DHA — 11.1g vs 8.13g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, powder, 3-2-1 Plan — 448 vs 520 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 | 520 kcal | 448 kcal | +16% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.20 g | 1.99 g | +11% |
| Protein | 11.1 g | 8.13 g | +37% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 28.1 g | 13.3 g | +111% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 55.7 g | 73.9 g | -25% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 18.1 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 18.3 g | 1.45 g | +1162% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.89 g | 10.5 g | -72% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 15.0 mg | 5.00 mg | +200% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 45.1 mg | 1.30 mg | +3369% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.519 mg | 1.44 mg | -64% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.782 mg | 0.654 mg | +20% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.46 mg | 38.5 mg | -86% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.33 mg | 15.4 mg | -85% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.316 mg | 2.31 mg | -86% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 75.0 ug | 385 ug | -81% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 75.0 ug | 384 ug | -80% |
| Choline, total | 83.5 mg | 3.40 mg | +2356% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.28 ug | 8.08 ug | -84% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 468 ug | 1034 ug | -55% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 7.07 mg | 51.9 mg | -86% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 9.20 ug | 9.60 ug | -4% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 436 mg | 364 mg | +20% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.33 mg | 0.680 mg | +1272% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30.0 mg | 385 mg | -92% |
| Phosphorus, P | 293 mg | 385 mg | -24% |
| Potassium, K | 557 mg | 247 mg | +126% |
| Sodium, Na | 158 mg | 472 mg | -67% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.91 mg | 17.3 mg | -77% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.451 mg | 0.769 mg | -41% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.023 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 9.00 ug | 67.3 ug | -87% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2175 kj | 1876 kj | +16% |
| Ash | 3.00 g | 2.62 g | +15% |
| Total Sugars | 55.7 g | 38.0 g | +46% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 128 ug | 653 ug | -80% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 1.28 ug | 8.08 ug | -84% |
| Retinol | 468 ug | 1034 ug | -55% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1559 IU | 3447 IU | -55% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 7.07 mg | 51.9 mg | -86% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 369 IU | 385 IU | -4% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 41.4 ug | 96.2 ug | -57% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.012 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.093 g | 0.003 g | +3000% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 7.77 g | 0.004 g | +194250% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 4.31 g | 0.008 g | +53800% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 2.49 g | 0.008 g | +31037% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.08 g | 0.047 g | +2196% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.137 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.74 g | 0.732 g | +137% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.820 g | 0.779 g | +5% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.172 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.021 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.89 g | 9.47 g | -69% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.110 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.27 g | 1.19 g | +427% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 5.46 g | 1.75 g | +211% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.605 g | 0.100 g | +505% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.130 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) | 0.079 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
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +3369% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, SENSITIVE, (LACTOSE FREE), powder, with ARA and DHA Choline, total +2356% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, SENSITIVE, (LACTOSE FREE), powder, with ARA and DHA Iron, Fe +1272% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, SENSITIVE, (LACTOSE FREE), powder, with ARA and DHA Potassium, K +126% in Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, SENSITIVE, (LACTOSE FREE), powder, with ARA and DHA
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