Infant formula vs Babyfood
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, NEXT STEP, PROSOBEE, LIPIL, ready to feed, with ARA and DHA is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Infant formula 67
Babyfood 62
Protein (g)
Infant formula 2.14
Babyfood 2.60
Carbs (g)
Infant formula 8.09
Babyfood 10.9
Fat (g)
Infant formula 2.91
Babyfood 0.900
Fiber (g)
Infant formula 0
Babyfood 1.80
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Babyfood, apples with ham, strained — 2.60g vs 2.14g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apples with ham, strained — 62 vs 67 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, NEXT STEP, PROSOBEE, LIPIL, 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 | 67 kcal | 62 kcal | +8% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 86.4 g | 85.3 g | +1% |
| Protein | 2.14 g | 2.60 g | -18% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.91 g | 0.900 g | +223% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.09 g | 10.9 g | -26% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 1.80 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.24 g | 0.250 g | +397% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.08 g | 0.360 g | +199% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 8.00 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 7.90 mg | 0.100 mg | +7800% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.052 mg | 0.060 mg | -13% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.059 mg | 0.060 mg | -2% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.660 mg | 0.730 mg | -10% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.330 mg | 0.097 mg | +240% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.040 mg | 0.070 mg | -43% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 11.0 ug | 2.00 ug | +450% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 11.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.190 ug | 0.020 ug | +850% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 58.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 3.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.600 mg | 0.070 mg | +757% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.00 ug | 0.100 ug | +900% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 128 mg | 4.00 mg | +3100% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.31 mg | 0.300 mg | +337% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 7.00 mg | 7.00 mg | = |
| Phosphorus, P | 85.0 mg | 34.0 mg | +150% |
| Potassium, K | 79.0 mg | 120 mg | -34% |
| Sodium, Na | 23.0 mg | 9.00 mg | +156% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.790 mg | 0.400 mg | +98% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.050 mg | 0.040 mg | +25% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.033 mg | 0.020 mg | +65% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.80 ug | 4.60 ug | -61% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 281 kj | 259 kj | +8% |
| Ash | 0.460 g | 0.300 g | +53% |
| Total Sugars | 7.77 g | 7.98 g | -3% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 18.0 ug | 2.00 ug | +800% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.190 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 58.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 194 IU | 6.00 IU | +3133% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 14.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.600 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 40.0 IU | 3.00 IU | +1233% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 5.20 ug | 0.500 ug | +940% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.009 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.049 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.039 g | 0.002 g | +1850% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.262 g | 0.001 g | +26100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.116 g | 0.012 g | +867% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.640 g | 0.162 g | +295% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.116 g | 0.079 g | +47% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.009 g | 0.028 g | -68% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.08 g | 0.346 g | +211% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.573 g | 0.111 g | +416% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.495 g | 0.100 g | +395% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.049 g | 0.006 g | +717% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.019 g | 0.005 g | +280% |
| 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) | 0.009 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +7800% in Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, NEXT STEP, PROSOBEE, LIPIL, ready to feed, with ARA and DHA Calcium, Ca +3100% in Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, NEXT STEP, PROSOBEE, LIPIL, ready to feed, with ARA and DHA Vitamin D (D2 + D3) +900% in Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, NEXT STEP, PROSOBEE, LIPIL, ready to feed, with ARA and DHA Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin +850% in Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, NEXT STEP, PROSOBEE, LIPIL, ready to feed, with ARA and DHA
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