Infant formula vs Babyfood
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?
Babyfood, apples with ham, strained — 2.60g vs 1.64g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apples with ham, strained — 62 vs 71 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, Enfamil 24, ready to feed, 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 | 71 kcal | 62 kcal | +15% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 87.0 g | 85.3 g | +2% |
| Protein | 1.64 g | 2.60 g | -37% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.10 g | 0.900 g | +356% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.93 g | 10.9 g | -36% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 1.80 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.72 g | 0.250 g | +588% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.41 g | 0.360 g | +292% |
| Cholesterol | 4.00 mg | 8.00 mg | -50% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 9.40 mg | 0.100 mg | +9300% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.062 mg | 0.060 mg | +3% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.109 mg | 0.060 mg | +82% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.780 mg | 0.730 mg | +7% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.390 mg | 0.097 mg | +302% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.047 mg | 0.070 mg | -33% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 13.0 ug | 2.00 ug | +550% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 13.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 18.7 mg | 11.8 mg | +58% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.230 ug | 0.020 ug | +1050% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 70.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 3.00 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.700 mg | 0.070 mg | +900% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.50 ug | 0.100 ug | +1400% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 61.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +1425% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.41 mg | 0.300 mg | +370% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 6.00 mg | 7.00 mg | -14% |
| Phosphorus, P | 34.0 mg | 34.0 mg | = |
| Potassium, K | 84.0 mg | 120 mg | -30% |
| Sodium, Na | 21.0 mg | 9.00 mg | +133% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.780 mg | 0.400 mg | +95% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.059 mg | 0.040 mg | +48% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.012 mg | 0.020 mg | -40% |
| Selenium, Se | 2.20 ug | 4.60 ug | -52% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 298 kj | 259 kj | +15% |
| Ash | 0.330 g | 0.300 g | +10% |
| Total Sugars | 8.10 g | 7.98 g | +2% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 21.0 ug | 2.00 ug | +950% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.230 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 70.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 2.00 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 230 IU | 6.00 IU | +3733% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 14.0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.700 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 59.0 IU | 3.00 IU | +1867% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 7.00 ug | 0.500 ug | +1300% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.070 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.050 g | 0.002 g | +2400% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.360 g | 0.001 g | +35900% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.160 g | 0.012 g | +1233% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.900 g | 0.162 g | +456% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.150 g | 0.079 g | +90% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.028 g | -64% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.39 g | 0.346 g | +302% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.004 g | +150% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.770 g | 0.111 g | +594% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.620 g | 0.100 g | +520% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.059 g | 0.006 g | +883% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.027 g | 0.005 g | +440% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.013 g | 0 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 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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