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, ENFACARE, ready-to-feed, with ARA and DHA — 2.00g vs 0.200g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apple-banana juice — 51 vs 73 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant Formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, ENFACARE, 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 | 73 kcal | 51 kcal | +43% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 86.0 g | 87.1 g | -1% |
| Protein | 2.00 g | 0.200 g | +900% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.80 g | 0.100 g | +3700% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.73 g | 12.3 g | -37% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0.200 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.58 g | 0.018 g | +8667% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.33 g | 0.004 g | +33150% |
| Cholesterol | 1.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 11.5 mg | 27.9 mg | -59% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.130 mg | 0.010 mg | +1200% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.144 mg | 0.010 mg | +1340% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.720 mg | 0.140 mg | +414% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.610 mg | 0.125 mg | +388% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.048 mg | 0.060 mg | -20% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 19.0 ug | 1.00 ug | +1800% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 19.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 17.3 mg | 2.30 mg | +652% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.220 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 97.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 4.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 3.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.32 mg | 0.020 mg | +6500% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.40 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 86.0 mg | 7.00 mg | +1129% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.28 mg | 0.200 mg | +540% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 6.00 mg | 6.00 mg | = |
| Phosphorus, P | 48.0 mg | 8.00 mg | +500% |
| Potassium, K | 76.0 mg | 123 mg | -38% |
| Sodium, Na | 27.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +575% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.720 mg | 0.040 mg | +1700% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.065 mg | 0.020 mg | +225% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.011 mg | 0.080 mg | -86% |
| Selenium, Se | 2.00 ug | 0.300 ug | +567% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 306 kj | 213 kj | +44% |
| Ash | 0.470 g | 0.260 g | +81% |
| Total Sugars | 3.20 g | 11.0 g | -71% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 32.0 ug | 1.00 ug | +3100% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.220 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 97.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 323 IU | 9.00 IU | +3489% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 16.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 1.32 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 54.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 6.50 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.585 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.240 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.270 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.110 g | 0.001 g | +10900% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.228 g | 0.015 g | +1420% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.121 g | 0.002 g | +5950% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.29 g | 0.004 g | +32150% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.862 g | 0.034 g | +2435% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.673 g | 0.028 g | +2304% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.062 g | 0.006 g | +933% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.024 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) | 0.012 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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