Infant formula vs Beverages
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, powder, 3-2-1 Plan is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Infant formula 502
Beverages 448
Protein (g)
Infant formula 12.5
Beverages 8.13
Carbs (g)
Infant formula 55.7
Beverages 73.9
Fat (g)
Infant formula 25.5
Beverages 13.3
Fiber (g)
Infant formula 0
Beverages 18.1
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Infant formula, NESTLE, GOOD START ESSENTIALS SOY, with iron, powder — 12.5g vs 8.13g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, powder, 3-2-1 Plan — 448 vs 502 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, powder, 3-2-1 Plan 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 | Beverages | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 502 kcal | 448 kcal | +12% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.50 g | 1.99 g | +26% |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 8.13 g | +54% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 25.5 g | 13.3 g | +91% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 55.7 g | 73.9 g | -25% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 18.1 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.0 g | 1.45 g | +659% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.10 g | 10.5 g | -23% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 5.00 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 60.1 mg | 1.30 mg | +4523% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.301 mg | 1.44 mg | -79% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.471 mg | 0.654 mg | -28% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.51 mg | 38.5 mg | -83% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 15.4 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.301 mg | 2.31 mg | -87% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 80.0 ug | 385 ug | -79% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 80.0 ug | 384 ug | -79% |
| Choline, total | 61.3 mg | 3.40 mg | +1703% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.50 ug | 8.08 ug | -81% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 466 ug | 1034 ug | -55% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 7.34 mg | 51.9 mg | -86% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.70 ug | 9.60 ug | -20% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 526 mg | 364 mg | +45% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.00 mg | 0.680 mg | +1224% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 55.0 mg | 385 mg | -86% |
| Phosphorus, P | 316 mg | 385 mg | -18% |
| Potassium, K | 581 mg | 247 mg | +135% |
| Sodium, Na | 180 mg | 472 mg | -62% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.51 mg | 17.3 mg | -74% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.601 mg | 0.769 mg | -22% |
| Selenium, Se | 10.0 ug | 67.3 ug | -85% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2102 kj | 1876 kj | +12% |
| Ash | 3.80 g | 2.62 g | +45% |
| Total Sugars | 44.4 g | 38.0 g | +17% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 136 ug | 653 ug | -79% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 1.50 ug | 8.08 ug | -81% |
| Retinol | 466 ug | 1034 ug | -55% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1503 IU | 3447 IU | -56% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 7.34 mg | 51.9 mg | -86% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 309 IU | 385 IU | -20% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 40.1 ug | 96.2 ug | -58% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.012 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.030 g | 0.003 g | +900% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.400 g | 0.004 g | +9900% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.302 g | 0.008 g | +3675% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 2.40 g | 0.008 g | +29900% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.00 g | 0.047 g | +2028% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.137 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.80 g | 0.732 g | +692% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.00 g | 0.779 g | +28% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.172 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.021 g | +138% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 7.90 g | 9.47 g | -17% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.040 g | 0.110 g | -64% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.00 g | 1.19 g | +404% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 4.70 g | 1.75 g | +168% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.500 g | 0.100 g | +400% |
| 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 C, total ascorbic acid +4523% in Infant formula, NESTLE, GOOD START ESSENTIALS SOY, with iron, powder Choline, total +1703% in Infant formula, NESTLE, GOOD START ESSENTIALS SOY, with iron, powder Iron, Fe +1224% in Infant formula, NESTLE, GOOD START ESSENTIALS SOY, with iron, powder Potassium, K +135% in Infant formula, NESTLE, GOOD START ESSENTIALS SOY, with iron, powder
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