Baby food vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between baby food and dried fruit?
- Baby food is higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, yet dried fruit is higher in vitamin A and potassium.
- Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 561% more.
- Baby food has 163 times more vitamin B1 than dried fruit. While baby food has 2.438mg of vitamin B1, dried fruit has only 0.015mg.
- The glycemic index of dried fruit is lower.
We used Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +212.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1232.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1685.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +515.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +452.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1077.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +165.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3571.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1240.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +330% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +66.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +106.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
6.7 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +259.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +762.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +361% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.697 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1529.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2193.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 47.5mg | 2.66mg | 561% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.717mg | 0.074mg | 203% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.438mg | 0.015mg | 202% |
| Vitamin B3 | 34.714mg | 2.589mg | 201% |
| Calcium | 733mg | 55mg | 68% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 71mg | 46% |
| Selenium | 25.9µg | 2.2µg | 43% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 1162mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 180µg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 0.39mg | 18% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 3.39g | 18% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 100mg | 32mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.697g | 0.074g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.074mg | 0.516mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 10% | |
| Folate | 43µg | 10µg | 8% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 241kcal | 7% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 0.51g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 4.33mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 62.64g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.143mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.769g | 0.017g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.206g | 0.074g | 3% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 13.9mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.334mg | 0.343mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 3.1µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 7.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.9g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 53.44g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.158mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.4mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.477mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.041mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.404mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.672mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.653mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.286mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
164%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.