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 61
Infant formula 520
Protein (g)
Milk 3.15
Infant formula 10.8
Carbs (g)
Milk 4.80
Infant formula 56.2
Fat (g)
Milk 3.25
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 3.15g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D — 61 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 | 61 kcal | 520 kcal | -88% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 88.1 g | 3.30 g | +2571% |
| Protein | 3.15 g | 10.8 g | -71% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.25 g | 27.0 g | -88% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.80 g | 56.2 g | -91% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.87 g | 11.5 g | -84% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.812 g | 10.3 g | -92% |
| Cholesterol | 10.0 mg | 17.0 mg | -41% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 62.0 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.046 mg | 0.410 mg | -89% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.169 mg | 0.720 mg | -77% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.089 mg | 5.20 mg | -98% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.373 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.036 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 | 14.3 mg | 124 mg | -88% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.450 ug | 1.55 ug | -71% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 46.0 ug | 470 ug | -90% |
| Carotene, beta | 7.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.070 mg | 6.90 mg | -99% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.30 ug | 7.80 ug | -83% |
| Vitamin K2 — Menaquinone-4 (MK-4) | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 113 mg | 400 mg | -72% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.030 mg | 9.30 mg | -100% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10.0 mg | 41.0 mg | -76% |
| Phosphorus, P | 84.0 mg | 270 mg | -69% |
| Potassium, K | 132 mg | 560 mg | -76% |
| Sodium, Na | 43.0 mg | 139 mg | -69% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.370 mg | 5.20 mg | -93% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.025 mg | 0.390 mg | -94% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.004 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 3.70 ug | 14.5 ug | -74% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 254 kj | 2176 kj | -88% |
| Ash | 0.670 g | 2.70 g | -75% |
| Total Sugars | 5.05 g | 56.0 g | -91% |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 5.05 g | 56.0 g | -91% |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| 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 | 45.0 ug | 470 ug | -90% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 162 IU | 1567 IU | -90% |
| 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) | 51.0 IU | 310 IU | -84% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 1.30 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.300 ug | 41.0 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.075 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.075 g | 0.030 g | +150% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.075 g | 0.430 g | -83% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.075 g | 0.320 g | -77% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.077 g | 2.50 g | -97% |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.297 g | 1.11 g | -73% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.829 g | 5.90 g | -86% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.365 g | 1.08 g | -66% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.812 g | 10.3 g | -92% |
| 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 | 0.195 g | 5.20 g | -96% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.120 g | 4.70 g | -97% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.075 g | 0.450 g | -83% |
| 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 | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.040 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.134 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.163 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.299 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.264 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.083 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.019 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.163 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.159 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.206 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.090 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.095 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.107 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.270 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.708 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.062 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.311 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.190 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 -100% in Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D Folate, total (Vitamin B9) -100% in Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D Iron, Fe -100% in Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) -99% in Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D
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