Infant formula vs Infant formula
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, PREGESTIMIL, with iron, powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted — 14.0g vs 13.9g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, NUTRAMIGEN, PurAmino, powder, not reconstituted — 512 vs 517 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, PREGESTIMIL, with iron, powder, with ARA and DHA, 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 | Infant formula | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 512 kcal | 517 kcal | -1% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.82 g | 2.60 g | -30% |
| Protein | 13.9 g | 14.0 g | -1% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 26.0 g | 28.0 g | -7% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 55.7 g | 52.2 g | +7% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 10.3 g | 16.5 g | -38% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.80 g | 3.90 g | +126% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 2.00 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 60.0 mg | 60.0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.400 mg | 0.400 mg | = |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.450 mg | 0.450 mg | = |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.00 mg | 5.00 mg | = |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.50 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.300 mg | 0.300 mg | = |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 80.0 ug | 80.0 ug | = |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 80.0 ug | 80.0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 119 mg | 120 mg | -1% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.49 ug | 1.50 ug | -1% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 450 ug | 530 ug | -15% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 4.50 mg | 13.4 mg | -66% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 6.20 ug | 6.30 ug | -2% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 470 mg | 470 mg | = |
| Iron, Fe | 9.00 mg | 9.00 mg | = |
| Magnesium, Mg | 55.0 mg | 40.0 mg | +38% |
| Phosphorus, P | 260 mg | 260 mg | = |
| Potassium, K | 550 mg | 550 mg | = |
| Sodium, Na | 230 mg | 240 mg | -4% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.00 mg | 5.00 mg | = |
| Copper, Cu | 0.370 mg | 0.380 mg | -3% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.124 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 13.9 ug | 14.0 ug | -1% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2144 kj | 2162 kj | -1% |
| Ash | 2.60 g | 3.20 g | -19% |
| Total Sugars | 7.60 g | 4.10 g | +85% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 136 ug | 136 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 1.49 ug | 1.50 ug | -1% |
| Retinol | 450 ug | 530 ug | -15% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1500 IU | 1767 IU | -15% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 4.50 mg | 13.4 mg | -66% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 250 IU | 250 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 45.0 ug | 60.0 ug | -25% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 6.00 g | 10.6 g | -43% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 2.30 g | 4.10 g | -44% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.030 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.030 g | 0.030 g | = |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.20 g | 1.20 g | = |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.620 g | 0.420 g | +48% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.060 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.100 g | 0.040 g | +150% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 8.80 g | 3.90 g | +126% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.040 g | 0.030 g | +33% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 5.50 g | 6.20 g | -11% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 4.30 g | 4.70 g | -9% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.400 g | 0.480 g | -17% |
| 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 | 0.170 g | -1% |
| 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 | 0.085 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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