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Infant formula vs Babyfood

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy

Infant formula, GERBER, GOOD START 2 SOY, with iron, powder is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Infant formula 501
Babyfood 62

Protein (g)

Infant formula 12.5
Babyfood 2.60

Carbs (g)

Infant formula 55.6
Babyfood 10.9

Fat (g)

Infant formula 25.6
Babyfood 0.900

Fiber (g)

Infant formula 0
Babyfood 1.80

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Infant formula, GERBER, GOOD START 2 SOY, with iron, powder — 12.5g vs 2.60g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

Babyfood, apples with ham, strained — 62 vs 501 kcal per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Infant formula, GERBER, GOOD START 2 SOY, 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 Babyfood
Energy
Energy 501 kcal 62 kcal
Macronutrients
Water 2.90 g 85.3 g
Protein 12.5 g 2.60 g
Total lipid (fat) 25.6 g 0.900 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 55.6 g 10.9 g
Fiber, total dietary 0 g 1.80 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated 11.0 g 0.250 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 8.13 g 0.360 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 8.00 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 60.0 mg 0.100 mg
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 0.301 mg 0.060 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 0.471 mg 0.060 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 5.26 mg 0.730 mg
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) 2.51 mg 0.097 mg
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine 0.301 mg 0.070 mg
Biotin (Vitamin B7) 80.0 ug 2.00 ug
Folate, total (Vitamin B9) 80.0 ug 0 ug
Choline, total 120 mg 11.8 mg
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin 1.70 ug 0.020 ug
Vitamin A, RAE 455 ug 0 ug
Carotene, beta 0 ug 3.00 ug
Carotene, alpha 0 ug 0 ug
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 6.75 mg 0.070 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 7.50 ug 0.100 ug
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 526 mg 4.00 mg
Iron, Fe 9.00 mg 0.300 mg
Magnesium, Mg 55.0 mg 7.00 mg
Phosphorus, P 316 mg 34.0 mg
Potassium, K 581 mg 120 mg
Sodium, Na 200 mg 9.00 mg
Zinc, Zn 4.50 mg 0.400 mg
Copper, Cu 0.401 mg 0.040 mg
Manganese, Mn 55.0 mg 0.020 mg
Selenium, Se 15.0 ug 4.60 ug
Other Nutrients
Energy 2096 kj 259 kj
Ash 3.40 g 0.300 g
Total Sugars 55.6 g 7.98 g
Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) 0 ug 2.00 ug
Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) 136 ug 2.00 ug
Vitamin B-12, added 1.70 ug 0 ug
Retinol 455 ug 0 ug
Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) 0 ug 2.00 ug
Vitamin A, IU 1517 IU 6.00 IU
Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) 0 ug 0 ug
Lycopene 0 ug 14.0 ug
Vitamin E, added 6.75 mg 0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) 301 IU 3.00 IU
Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone 45.0 ug 0.500 ug
SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) 0 g 0 g
SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) 0.030 g 0 g
SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) 0.402 g 0 g
SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) 0.303 g 0.002 g
SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) 2.41 g 0.001 g
SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) 1.00 g 0.012 g
SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) 5.82 g 0.162 g
SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) 1.00 g 0.079 g
MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) 0.050 g 0.028 g
MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) 7.93 g 0.346 g
MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) 0.040 g 0.004 g
MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) 0.010 g 0 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 6.02 g 0.111 g
PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) 4.72 g 0.100 g
PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) 0.500 g 0.006 g
PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) 0 g 0 g
PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) 0 g 0.005 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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