Margarine-like spread vs Babyfood
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Margarine-like spread 337
Babyfood 399
Protein (g)
Margarine-like spread 0.020
Babyfood 6.66
Carbs (g)
Margarine-like spread 1.98
Babyfood 78.2
Fat (g)
Margarine-like spread 36.4
Babyfood 6.66
Fiber (g)
Margarine-like spread —
Babyfood 6.70
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified — 6.66g vs 0.020g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread — 337 vs 399 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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 | Margarine-like spread | Babyfood | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 337 kcal | 399 kcal | -16% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 59.9 g | 6.70 g | +794% |
| Protein | 0.020 g | 6.66 g | -100% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 36.4 g | 6.66 g | +447% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.98 g | 78.2 g | -97% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 6.70 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 10.1 g | 0.769 g | +1212% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 13.7 g | 1.21 g | +1036% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.611 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 58.3 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0 mg | 1.17 mg | -100% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0 mg | 1.33 mg | -100% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0 mg | 15.0 mg | -100% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 1.07 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0 mg | 1.17 mg | -100% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 167 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 132 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 23.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 5.00 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1433 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 15.8 mg | 4.21 mg | +274% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 3.00 mg | 800 mg | -100% |
| Iron, Fe | 0 mg | 30.0 mg | -100% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.00 mg | 100 mg | -99% |
| Phosphorus, P | 1.00 mg | 333 mg | -100% |
| Potassium, K | 32.0 mg | 467 mg | -93% |
| Sodium, Na | 580 mg | 33.0 mg | +1658% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0 mg | 10.7 mg | -100% |
| Copper, Cu | 0 mg | 0.334 mg | -100% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 25.9 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1410 kj | 1670 kj | -16% |
| Ash | 1.70 g | 1.77 g | -4% |
| Total Sugars | — | 26.7 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 35.0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 259 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 5.00 ug | |
| Retinol | 1410 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5161 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 148 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 4.21 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.060 mg | 0.210 mg | -71% |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 7.76 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 1.12 mg | 0.260 mg | +331% |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 1.57 mg | 5.70 mg | -72% |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0.210 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 1.08 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 46.8 ug | 1.50 ug | +3020% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.006 g | -17% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.077 g | 0.009 g | +756% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.188 g | 0.007 g | +2586% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.009 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 8.04 g | 0.654 g | +1130% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.035 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.50 g | 0.046 g | +3159% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.146 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.080 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.063 g | 0.010 g | +530% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.063 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.014 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 13.5 g | 1.19 g | +1032% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 13.2 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.122 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.007 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.007 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 9.65 g | 1.70 g | +469% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 8.32 g | 1.62 g | +415% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 8.18 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 i | 0.143 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 1.30 g | 0.040 g | +3160% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 1.12 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.187 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.029 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.001 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 | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.281 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.281 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.330 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.158 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.400 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.477 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.04 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.404 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.240 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.346 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.672 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.491 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.653 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.703 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.286 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.583 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.726 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 3.18 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.551 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 1.05 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.570 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 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
Sodium, Na +1658% in Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +274% in Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread Protein -100% in Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread Thiamin (Vitamin B1) -100% in Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread
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