Milk vs Infant formula
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, with iron, powder is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Milk 42
Infant formula 520
Protein (g)
Milk 3.37
Infant formula 10.8
Carbs (g)
Milk 4.99
Infant formula 56.2
Fat (g)
Milk 0.970
Infant formula 27.0
Fiber (g)
Milk 0
Infant formula 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, with iron, powder — 10.8g vs 3.37g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Milk, fluid, 1% fat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D — 42 vs 520 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, 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 | Milk | Infant formula | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 42 kcal | 520 kcal | -92% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 89.9 g | 3.30 g | +2625% |
| Protein | 3.37 g | 10.8 g | -69% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.970 g | 27.0 g | -96% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.99 g | 56.2 g | -91% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.633 g | 11.5 g | -94% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.277 g | 10.3 g | -97% |
| Cholesterol | 5.00 mg | 17.0 mg | -71% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 62.0 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.020 mg | 0.410 mg | -95% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.185 mg | 0.720 mg | -74% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.093 mg | 5.20 mg | -98% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.361 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.037 mg | 0.310 mg | -88% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 5.00 ug | 83.0 ug | -94% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 83.0 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 17.7 mg | 124 mg | -86% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.470 ug | 1.55 ug | -70% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 14.0 ug | 470 ug | -97% |
| Carotene, beta | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.010 mg | 6.90 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 7.80 ug | -100% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 125 mg | 400 mg | -69% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.030 mg | 9.30 mg | -100% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg | 41.0 mg | -73% |
| Phosphorus, P | 95.0 mg | 270 mg | -65% |
| Potassium, K | 150 mg | 560 mg | -73% |
| Sodium, Na | 44.0 mg | 139 mg | -68% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.420 mg | 5.20 mg | -92% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.010 mg | 0.390 mg | -97% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.003 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 3.30 ug | 14.5 ug | -77% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 177 kj | 2176 kj | -92% |
| Ash | 0.750 g | 2.70 g | -72% |
| Total Sugars | 5.20 g | 56.0 g | -91% |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 5.20 g | 56.0 g | -91% |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Fluoride, F | 2.60 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 5.00 ug | 141 ug | -96% |
| Betaine | 0.600 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 1.55 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 13.0 ug | 470 ug | -97% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 47.0 IU | 1567 IU | -97% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 6.90 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 1.00 IU | 310 IU | -100% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.100 ug | 41.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.024 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.018 g | 0.030 g | -40% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.013 g | 0.430 g | -97% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.027 g | 0.320 g | -92% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.029 g | 2.50 g | -99% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.091 g | 1.11 g | -92% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.287 g | 5.90 g | -95% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.126 g | 1.08 g | -88% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.017 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.017 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.250 g | 10.3 g | -98% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 0.213 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.035 g | 5.20 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.030 g | 4.70 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.027 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 i | 0.003 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.004 g | 0.450 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| 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 | = |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.037 g | — | |
| Stigmasterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Campesterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Beta-sitosterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.043 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.143 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.174 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.319 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.282 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.088 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.020 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.174 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.170 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.220 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.096 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.101 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.114 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.288 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.756 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.067 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.332 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.203 g | — | |
| Hydroxyproline | 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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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -100% in Milk, fluid, 1% fat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D Folate, total (Vitamin B9) -100% in Milk, fluid, 1% fat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) -100% in Milk, fluid, 1% fat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D Vitamin D (D2 + D3) -100% in Milk, fluid, 1% fat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D
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