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Baby food vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Baby food and Powdered milk?

  • Baby food is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Fiber, yet Powdered milk is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for Iron is 588% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Baby food is lower.

We used Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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 Iron +10006.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +317.5%
Contains more Selenium +58.9%
Contains more Calcium +24.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Potassium +204.3%
Contains more Zinc +39.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains more Iron +10006.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +317.5%
Contains more Selenium +58.9%
Contains more Calcium +24.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Potassium +204.3%
Contains more Zinc +39.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +534.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +761.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5273.7%
Contains more Folate +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +4570%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +534.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +761.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5273.7%
Contains more Folate +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +4570%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +91%
Contains more Water +171.3%
Contains more Protein +115.7%
Contains more Fats +507%
Contains more Other +84.2%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more Carbs +91%
Contains more Water +171.3%
Contains more Protein +115.7%
Contains more Fats +507%
Contains more Other +84.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +557%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +557%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baby food Powdered milk
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 38.42g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 4.4g 26.71g Powdered milk
Carbs 73.4g 38.42g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 0.87g 38.42g Baby food
Fiber 7.5g 0g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 47.5mg 0.47mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 85mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 437mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 3mg 371mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.334mg 0.08mg Baby food
Manganese 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 25.9µg 16.3µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.58mg Baby food
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 2.3mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.283mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 1.205mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0.646mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 43µg 37µg Baby food
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.2µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 0.4mg 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 1.041mg 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 0.404mg 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.24mg 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 0.653mg 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.286mg 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 16.742g Baby food
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 7.924g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.665g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Powdered milk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
176%
Baby food
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.973g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/nutrients
  2. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.