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, NESTLE, GOOD START SOY, with DHA and ARA, ready-to-feed — 1.60g vs 0.800g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Infant formula, NESTLE, GOOD START SOY, with DHA and ARA, ready-to-feed — 64 vs 93 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, NESTLE, GOOD START SOY, with DHA and ARA, ready-to-feed 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 | 64 kcal | 93 kcal | -31% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 87.5 g | 77.9 g | +12% |
| Protein | 1.60 g | 0.800 g | +100% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.28 g | 1.60 g | +105% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.13 g | 19.5 g | -63% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0.500 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.40 g | 1.03 g | +35% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.19 g | 0.438 g | +171% |
| Cholesterol | 2.00 mg | 6.00 mg | -67% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 7.70 mg | 35.1 mg | -78% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.039 mg | 1.56 mg | -97% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.060 mg | 0.050 mg | +20% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.864 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.038 mg | 0.020 mg | +90% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 10.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +11% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 10.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 7.00 mg | 5.40 mg | +30% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.190 ug | 0.500 ug | -62% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 58.0 ug | 3.00 ug | +1833% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 7.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.940 mg | 0.020 mg | +4600% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 67.0 mg | 6.00 mg | +1017% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.15 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 7.00 mg | 15.0 mg | -53% |
| Phosphorus, P | 41.0 mg | 31.0 mg | +32% |
| Potassium, K | 74.0 mg | 70.0 mg | +6% |
| Sodium, Na | 26.0 mg | 20.0 mg | +30% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.580 mg | 0.280 mg | +107% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.051 mg | 0.050 mg | +2% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.90 ug | 0.700 ug | +171% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 269 kj | 389 kj | -31% |
| Ash | 0.490 g | 0.200 g | +145% |
| Total Sugars | 5.68 g | 12.0 g | -53% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 9.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 17.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +89% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.200 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 58.0 ug | 2.00 ug | +2800% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 193 IU | 24.0 IU | +704% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 7.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.940 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 39.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 5.80 ug | 0.200 ug | +2800% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.049 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.035 g | -89% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.020 g | +150% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.039 g | 0.044 g | -11% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.308 g | 0.054 g | +470% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.128 g | 0.167 g | -23% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.744 g | 0.438 g | +70% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.128 g | 0.158 g | -19% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.035 g | -83% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.08 g | 0.364 g | +197% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.051 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.051 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.695 g | 0.044 g | +1480% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.603 g | 0.030 g | +1910% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.064 g | 0.015 g | +327% |
| 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 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) | 0.009 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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