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 SUPREME, with iron, powder — 11.3g vs 2.60g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Babyfood, apples with ham, strained — 62 vs 509 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, NESTLE, GOOD START SUPREME, 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 | 509 kcal | 62 kcal | +721% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.50 g | 85.3 g | -97% |
| Protein | 11.3 g | 2.60 g | +335% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 26.1 g | 0.900 g | +2800% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 57.3 g | 10.9 g | +426% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 1.80 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.7 g | 0.250 g | +4564% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.50 g | 0.360 g | +2261% |
| Cholesterol | 32.0 mg | 8.00 mg | +300% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 46.1 mg | 0.100 mg | +46000% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.512 mg | 0.060 mg | +753% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.717 mg | 0.060 mg | +1095% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.38 mg | 0.730 mg | +637% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.097 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.384 mg | 0.070 mg | +449% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 77.0 ug | 2.00 ug | +3750% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 77.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 61.4 mg | 11.8 mg | +420% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.10 ug | 0.020 ug | +5400% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 461 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 3.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 7.70 mg | 0.070 mg | +10900% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.70 ug | 0.100 ug | +7600% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 343 mg | 4.00 mg | +8475% |
| Iron, Fe | 7.70 mg | 0.300 mg | +2467% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 36.0 mg | 7.00 mg | +414% |
| Phosphorus, P | 184 mg | 34.0 mg | +441% |
| Potassium, K | 553 mg | 120 mg | +361% |
| Sodium, Na | 138 mg | 9.00 mg | +1433% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.10 mg | 0.400 mg | +925% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.410 mg | 0.040 mg | +925% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.020 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 10.2 ug | 4.60 ug | +122% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2131 kj | 259 kj | +723% |
| Ash | 2.78 g | 0.300 g | +827% |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | 7.98 g | +392% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 131 ug | 2.00 ug | +6450% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 1.10 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 461 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1537 IU | 6.00 IU | +25517% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 14.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 7.70 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 307 IU | 3.00 IU | +10133% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 41.0 ug | 0.500 ug | +8100% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.410 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.330 g | 0.002 g | +16400% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 2.66 g | 0.001 g | +265900% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.11 g | 0.012 g | +9150% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 6.18 g | 0.162 g | +3715% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.970 g | 0.079 g | +1128% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.028 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 8.50 g | 0.346 g | +2357% |
| 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 | 5.88 g | 0.111 g | +5197% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 5.37 g | 0.100 g | +5270% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.510 g | 0.006 g | +8400% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.005 g | -100% |
| 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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