Infant formula vs Babyfood
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Infant formula, NESTLE, GOOD START ESSENTIALS SOY, with iron, powder is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Infant formula 502
Babyfood 93
Protein (g)
Infant formula 12.5
Babyfood 0.800
Carbs (g)
Infant formula 55.7
Babyfood 19.5
Fat (g)
Infant formula 25.5
Babyfood 1.60
Fiber (g)
Infant formula 0
Babyfood 0.500
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Infant formula, NESTLE, GOOD START ESSENTIALS SOY, with iron, powder — 12.5g vs 0.800g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apple yogurt dessert, strained — 93 vs 502 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, NESTLE, GOOD START ESSENTIALS SOY, with iron, powder 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 | 502 kcal | 93 kcal | +440% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.50 g | 77.9 g | -97% |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 0.800 g | +1462% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 25.5 g | 1.60 g | +1494% |
| 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 | 11.0 g | 1.03 g | +964% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.10 g | 0.438 g | +1749% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 6.00 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 60.1 mg | 35.1 mg | +71% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.301 mg | 1.56 mg | -81% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.471 mg | 0.050 mg | +842% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.51 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.301 mg | 0.020 mg | +1405% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 80.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +789% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 80.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 61.3 mg | 5.40 mg | +1035% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.50 ug | 0.500 ug | +200% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 466 ug | 3.00 ug | +15433% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 7.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 7.34 mg | 0.020 mg | +36600% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.70 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 526 mg | 6.00 mg | +8667% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 55.0 mg | 15.0 mg | +267% |
| Phosphorus, P | 316 mg | 31.0 mg | +919% |
| Potassium, K | 581 mg | 70.0 mg | +730% |
| Sodium, Na | 180 mg | 20.0 mg | +800% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.51 mg | 0.280 mg | +1511% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.601 mg | 0.050 mg | +1102% |
| Selenium, Se | 10.0 ug | 0.700 ug | +1329% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2102 kj | 389 kj | +440% |
| Ash | 3.80 g | 0.200 g | +1800% |
| Total Sugars | 44.4 g | 12.0 g | +269% |
| 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 | 1.50 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 466 ug | 2.00 ug | +23200% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1503 IU | 24.0 IU | +6163% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 7.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 7.34 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 309 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 40.1 ug | 0.200 ug | +19950% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.049 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.030 g | 0.035 g | -14% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.400 g | 0.020 g | +1900% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.302 g | 0.044 g | +586% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 2.40 g | 0.054 g | +4344% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.00 g | 0.167 g | +499% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.80 g | 0.438 g | +1224% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.00 g | 0.158 g | +533% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.035 g | +43% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 7.90 g | 0.364 g | +2070% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.040 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.00 g | 0.044 g | +13536% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 4.70 g | 0.030 g | +15567% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.500 g | 0.015 g | +3233% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 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 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 E (alpha-tocopherol) +36600% in Infant formula, NESTLE, GOOD START ESSENTIALS SOY, with iron, powder Vitamin A, RAE +15433% in Infant formula, NESTLE, GOOD START ESSENTIALS SOY, with iron, powder Calcium, Ca +8667% in Infant formula, NESTLE, GOOD START ESSENTIALS SOY, with iron, powder Zinc, Zn +1511% in Infant formula, NESTLE, GOOD START ESSENTIALS SOY, with iron, powder
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