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?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, AR, powder, with ARA and DHA — 12.4g vs 2.60g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apples with ham, strained — 62 vs 504 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, AR, powder, 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 | 504 kcal | 62 kcal | +713% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.20 g | 85.3 g | -97% |
| Protein | 12.4 g | 2.60 g | +377% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 25.0 g | 0.900 g | +2678% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 57.4 g | 10.9 g | +427% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 1.80 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 10.5 g | 0.250 g | +4100% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.60 g | 0.360 g | +2289% |
| Cholesterol | 1.00 mg | 8.00 mg | -87% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 60.0 mg | 0.100 mg | +59900% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.408 mg | 0.060 mg | +580% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.713 mg | 0.060 mg | +1088% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.09 mg | 0.730 mg | +597% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.50 mg | 0.097 mg | +2477% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.306 mg | 0.070 mg | +337% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 80.0 ug | 2.00 ug | +3900% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 80.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 119 mg | 11.8 mg | +908% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.53 ug | 0.020 ug | +7550% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 450 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 3.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 4.50 mg | 0.070 mg | +6329% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.50 ug | 0.100 ug | +7400% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 390 mg | 4.00 mg | +9650% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.16 mg | 0.300 mg | +2953% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 40.0 mg | 7.00 mg | +471% |
| Phosphorus, P | 260 mg | 34.0 mg | +665% |
| Potassium, K | 540 mg | 120 mg | +350% |
| Sodium, Na | 200 mg | 9.00 mg | +2122% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.09 mg | 0.400 mg | +1173% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.382 mg | 0.040 mg | +855% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.020 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 13.9 ug | 4.60 ug | +202% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2110 kj | 259 kj | +715% |
| Ash | 3.00 g | 0.300 g | +900% |
| Total Sugars | 56.0 g | 7.98 g | +602% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 136 ug | 2.00 ug | +6700% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 1.53 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 450 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1500 IU | 6.00 IU | +24900% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 14.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 4.50 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 300 IU | 3.00 IU | +9900% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 45.0 ug | 0.500 ug | +8900% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.040 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.400 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.300 g | 0.002 g | +14900% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 2.20 g | 0.001 g | +219900% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.980 g | 0.012 g | +8067% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.50 g | 0.162 g | +3295% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.930 g | 0.079 g | +1077% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.070 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.070 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.040 g | 0.028 g | +43% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 8.50 g | 0.346 g | +2357% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.040 g | 0.004 g | +900% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.70 g | 0.111 g | +4134% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 3.50 g | 0.100 g | +3400% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.350 g | 0.006 g | +5733% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.169 g | 0.005 g | +3280% |
| 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) | 0.085 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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