Infant formula vs Babyfood
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Infant formula, GERBER, GOOD START 2, PROTECT PLUS, powder is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Infant formula 501
Babyfood 93
Protein (g)
Infant formula 11.1
Babyfood 0.800
Carbs (g)
Infant formula 56.3
Babyfood 19.5
Fat (g)
Infant formula 25.7
Babyfood 1.60
Fiber (g)
Infant formula 0
Babyfood 0.500
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Infant formula, GERBER, GOOD START 2, PROTECT PLUS, powder — 11.1g vs 0.800g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apple yogurt dessert, strained — 93 vs 501 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, GERBER, GOOD START 2, PROTECT PLUS, 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 | Babyfood | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 501 kcal | 93 kcal | +439% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.90 g | 77.9 g | -96% |
| Protein | 11.1 g | 0.800 g | +1288% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 25.7 g | 1.60 g | +1506% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 56.3 g | 19.5 g | +189% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0.500 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.0 g | 1.03 g | +965% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 9.56 g | 0.438 g | +2082% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 6.00 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 61.0 mg | 35.1 mg | +74% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.512 mg | 1.56 mg | -67% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.717 mg | 0.050 mg | +1334% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.38 mg | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.30 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.384 mg | 0.020 mg | +1820% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 77.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +756% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 77.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 123 mg | 5.40 mg | +2178% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.70 ug | 0.500 ug | +240% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 457 ug | 3.00 ug | +15133% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 7.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 4.50 mg | 0.020 mg | +22400% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.70 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 956 mg | 6.00 mg | +15833% |
| Iron, Fe | 10.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 36.0 mg | 15.0 mg | +140% |
| Phosphorus, P | 543 mg | 31.0 mg | +1652% |
| Potassium, K | 553 mg | 70.0 mg | +690% |
| Sodium, Na | 138 mg | 20.0 mg | +590% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.10 mg | 0.280 mg | +1364% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.410 mg | 0.050 mg | +720% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.077 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 15.0 ug | 0.700 ug | +2043% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2096 kj | 389 kj | +439% |
| Ash | 4.40 g | 0.200 g | +2100% |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | 12.0 g | +368% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 9.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 131 ug | 9.00 ug | +1356% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 1.70 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 457 ug | 2.00 ug | +22750% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1523 IU | 24.0 IU | +6246% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 7.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 4.50 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 307 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 41.0 ug | 0.200 ug | +20400% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.049 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.073 g | 0.035 g | +109% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.438 g | 0.020 g | +2090% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.292 g | 0.044 g | +564% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 2.34 g | 0.054 g | +4224% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.02 g | 0.167 g | +511% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.84 g | 0.438 g | +1232% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.02 g | 0.158 g | +546% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.075 g | 0.035 g | +114% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 9.41 g | 0.364 g | +2485% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.073 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 5.09 g | 0.044 g | +11473% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 4.38 g | 0.030 g | +14490% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.496 g | 0.015 g | +3207% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.146 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) | 0.073 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 E (alpha-tocopherol) +22400% in Infant formula, GERBER, GOOD START 2, PROTECT PLUS, powder Calcium, Ca +15833% in Infant formula, GERBER, GOOD START 2, PROTECT PLUS, powder Vitamin A, RAE +15133% in Infant formula, GERBER, GOOD START 2, PROTECT PLUS, powder Choline, total +2178% in Infant formula, GERBER, GOOD START 2, PROTECT PLUS, powder
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