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, NUTRAMIGEN, PurAmino, powder, not reconstituted — 13.9g vs 0.800g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apple yogurt dessert, strained — 93 vs 512 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, NUTRAMIGEN, PurAmino, powder, not reconstituted 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 | 512 kcal | 93 kcal | +451% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.82 g | 77.9 g | -98% |
| Protein | 13.9 g | 0.800 g | +1637% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 26.0 g | 1.60 g | +1525% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 55.7 g | 19.5 g | +186% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0.500 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 10.3 g | 1.03 g | +896% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.80 g | 0.438 g | +1909% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 6.00 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 60.0 mg | 35.1 mg | +71% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.400 mg | 1.56 mg | -74% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.450 mg | 0.050 mg | +800% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.50 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.300 mg | 0.020 mg | +1400% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 80.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +789% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 80.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 119 mg | 5.40 mg | +2104% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.49 ug | 0.500 ug | +198% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 450 ug | 3.00 ug | +14900% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 7.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 4.50 mg | 0.020 mg | +22400% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 6.20 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 470 mg | 6.00 mg | +7733% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 55.0 mg | 15.0 mg | +267% |
| Phosphorus, P | 260 mg | 31.0 mg | +739% |
| Potassium, K | 550 mg | 70.0 mg | +686% |
| Sodium, Na | 230 mg | 20.0 mg | +1050% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.00 mg | 0.280 mg | +1686% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.370 mg | 0.050 mg | +640% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.124 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 13.9 ug | 0.700 ug | +1886% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2144 kj | 389 kj | +451% |
| Ash | 2.60 g | 0.200 g | +1200% |
| Total Sugars | 7.60 g | 12.0 g | -37% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 9.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 136 ug | 9.00 ug | +1411% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 1.49 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 450 ug | 2.00 ug | +22400% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1500 IU | 24.0 IU | +6150% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 7.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 4.50 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 250 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 45.0 ug | 0.200 ug | +22400% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.049 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0.035 g | -100% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 6.00 g | 0.020 g | +29900% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 2.30 g | 0.044 g | +5127% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.054 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.030 g | 0.167 g | -82% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.20 g | 0.438 g | +174% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.620 g | 0.158 g | +292% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.060 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.100 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.035 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 8.80 g | 0.364 g | +2318% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.040 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 5.50 g | 0.044 g | +12400% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 4.30 g | 0.030 g | +14233% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.400 g | 0.015 g | +2567% |
| 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 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) | 0.085 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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