Infant formula vs Infant formula
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, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, with iron, powder — 10.8g vs 2.64g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, with iron, liquid concentrate, not reconstituted — 127 vs 520 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, with iron, powder 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 | Infant formula | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 127 kcal | 520 kcal | -76% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 76.2 g | 3.30 g | +2208% |
| Protein | 2.64 g | 10.8 g | -76% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.89 g | 27.0 g | -74% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 13.8 g | 56.2 g | -76% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.40 g | 11.5 g | -79% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.55 g | 10.3 g | -75% |
| Cholesterol | 3.00 mg | 17.0 mg | -82% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 11.5 mg | 62.0 mg | -81% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.127 mg | 0.410 mg | -69% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.191 mg | 0.720 mg | -73% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.34 mg | 5.20 mg | -74% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.574 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.076 mg | 0.310 mg | -75% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 19.0 ug | 83.0 ug | -77% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 19.0 ug | 83.0 ug | -77% |
| Choline, total | 15.6 mg | 124 mg | -87% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.320 ug | 1.55 ug | -79% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 114 ug | 470 ug | -76% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.28 mg | 6.90 mg | -81% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.90 ug | 7.80 ug | -76% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 99.0 mg | 400 mg | -75% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.30 mg | 9.30 mg | -75% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8.00 mg | 41.0 mg | -80% |
| Phosphorus, P | 54.0 mg | 270 mg | -80% |
| Potassium, K | 134 mg | 560 mg | -76% |
| Sodium, Na | 31.0 mg | 139 mg | -78% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.960 mg | 5.20 mg | -82% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.115 mg | 0.390 mg | -71% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.006 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.80 ug | 14.5 ug | -81% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 530 kj | 2176 kj | -76% |
| Ash | 0.790 g | 2.70 g | -71% |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | 56.0 g | -75% |
| Lactose | 13.8 g | 56.0 g | -75% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 33.0 ug | 141 ug | -77% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.320 ug | 1.55 ug | -79% |
| Retinol | 114 ug | 470 ug | -76% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 382 IU | 1567 IU | -76% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 1.28 mg | 6.90 mg | -81% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 76.0 IU | 310 IU | -75% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 10.2 ug | 41.0 ug | -75% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.014 g | 0.030 g | -53% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.214 g | 0.430 g | -50% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.152 g | 0.320 g | -53% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.943 g | 2.50 g | -62% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.355 g | 1.11 g | -68% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.500 g | 5.90 g | -92% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.223 g | 1.08 g | -79% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.005 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.53 g | 10.3 g | -75% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.013 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.55 g | 5.20 g | -70% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.40 g | 4.70 g | -70% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.150 g | 0.450 g | -67% |
| 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 | = |
* 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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