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Egg vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Egg and Baby food

  • Egg is richer in Copper, Choline, and Vitamin B12, yet Baby food is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Baby food is 579% higher.

Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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.
Egg
Egg
3
:
7
Baby food
Baby food
Contains more Copper +498.8%
Contains more Selenium +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +1366%
Contains more Iron +3891.6%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.9%
Contains more Potassium +246.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Egg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Baby food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains more Copper +498.8%
Contains more Selenium +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +1366%
Contains more Iron +3891.6%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.9%
Contains more Potassium +246.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%

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.
Egg
Egg
5
:
7
Baby food
Baby food
Contains more Vitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3593.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Folate - 43
Egg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Baby food
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3593.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Folate - 43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
3
:
2
Baby food
Baby food
Contains more Fats +141.1%
Contains more Water +1013.7%
Contains more Carbs +6453.6%
Contains more Other +208.4%
Equal in Protein - 12.2
Egg
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Baby food
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
Contains more Fats +141.1%
Contains more Water +1013.7%
Contains more Carbs +6453.6%
Contains more Other +208.4%
Equal in Protein - 12.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
:
2
Baby food
Baby food
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20%
Egg
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Baby food
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg Baby food
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 Egg Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 65.9g Baby food
Protein 12.58g 12.2g Egg
Fats 10.61g 4.4g Egg
Carbs 1.12g 73.4g Baby food
Calories 155kcal 379kcal Baby food
Sugar 1.12g 0.87g Baby food
Fiber 0g 7.5g Baby food
Calcium 50mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 1.19mg 47.5mg Baby food
Magnesium 10mg 100mg Baby food
Phosphorus 172mg 392mg Baby food
Potassium 126mg 437mg Baby food
Sodium 124mg 3mg Baby food
Zinc 1.05mg 2.4mg Baby food
Copper 2mg 0.334mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg Egg
Selenium 30.8µg 25.9µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 20IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 1µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 1.074mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.189mg Baby food
Folate 44µg 43µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.5µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.604mg 0.4mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.477mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg 1.041mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg 0.404mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg 0.24mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.767mg 0.653mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg 0.286mg Egg
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 3.267g 0.769g Baby food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 1.206g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 1.697g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg Baby food
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
45%
Egg
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.498g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/nutrients
  2. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.