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, LIPIL, low iron, liquid concentrate, with ARA and DHA — 2.76g vs 0.190g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apples, dices, toddler — 50 vs 131 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, LIPIL, low iron, liquid concentrate, 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 | 131 kcal | 50 kcal | +162% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 75.3 g | 87.7 g | -14% |
| Protein | 2.76 g | 0.190 g | +1353% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.16 g | 0.360 g | +1889% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 14.2 g | 11.6 g | +23% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 1.90 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.08 g | 0.020 g | +15290% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.66 g | 0.004 g | +66375% |
| Cholesterol | 2.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 15.8 mg | 64.5 mg | -76% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.105 mg | 0.040 mg | +162% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.184 mg | 0.017 mg | +982% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.31 mg | 0.087 mg | +1409% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.119 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.079 mg | 0.041 mg | +93% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 21.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 21.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 17.0 mg | 3.40 mg | +400% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.390 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 118 ug | 1.00 ug | +11700% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 11.0 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.22 mg | 0.220 mg | +455% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 102 mg | 4.00 mg | +2450% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.920 mg | 0.080 mg | +1050% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +175% |
| Phosphorus, P | 70.0 mg | 8.00 mg | +775% |
| Potassium, K | 142 mg | 86.0 mg | +65% |
| Sodium, Na | 39.0 mg | 2.00 mg | +1850% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.31 mg | 0.020 mg | +6450% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.098 mg | 0.031 mg | +216% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.034 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 3.60 ug | 0.300 ug | +1100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 547 kj | 210 kj | +160% |
| Ash | 0.720 g | 0.210 g | +243% |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | 10.5 g | +36% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 36.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.390 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 118 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 394 IU | 20.0 IU | +1870% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 1.22 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 79.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 10.0 ug | 0.600 ug | +1567% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.019 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.121 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.080 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.666 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.301 g | 0.001 g | +30000% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.58 g | 0.014 g | +11171% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.301 g | 0.003 g | +9933% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.019 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.66 g | 0.004 g | +66375% |
| 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 | 1.42 g | 0.030 g | +4630% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.24 g | 0.025 g | +4856% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.121 g | 0.005 g | +2320% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.041 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) | 0.019 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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