Calories in Infant formula, premature, ready-to-feed
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Infant formula, premature, ready-to-feed contains 71 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fl oz (30.5 g) provides about 22 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from fat, with 41% from carbohydrates and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for formula, ready-to-feed on FoodFactly (66 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 12% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 71 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.8 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 2 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 25 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.3 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 7.2 g | |
| Protein C | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 96 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C C | 10.9 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.3 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K C | 7 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.058 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 30 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.24 µg | 10% |
| Choline C | 14.2 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 79 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 45 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 86 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.77 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.074 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 1.8 µg | 3% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 11%
- Carbohydrates 41%
- Fat 48%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2 gin the top quarter of formula, ready-to-feed (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars7.2 gabove the median for formula, ready-to-feed (median 6.9 g)
- Fat3.8 gin the top quarter of formula, ready-to-feed (median 3.5 g)
- Saturated fat2 gin the top quarter of formula, ready-to-feed (median 1.5 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.86 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.85 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.012 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.81 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.41 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.3 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.84 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.072 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 96 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 86.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 18 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0.24 µg |
Other forms of Infant formula
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAGROW PREMIUM (formerly ENFAMIL, LIPIL, NEXT STEP), ready-to-feed | 64 | 1.8 g | 7.2 g | 3.6 g |
| Toddler formula, Enfamil Enfagrow | 67 | 1.7 g | 7 g | 3.5 g |
| Toddler formula, Nido Kinder | 62 | 1.7 g | 6.4 g | 3.3 g |
| Toddler formula, store brand, beginning or next stage | 62 | 1.7 g | 6.4 g | 3.3 g |
| Toddler formula, Gerber Good Start, Stage 3 | 62 | 1.7 g | 6.4 g | 3.3 g |
| Toddler formula, Similac Go and Grow | 58 | 1.7 g | 5.9 g | 3.1 g |
| Babyfood, cereal, rice, with bananas, prepared with whole milk | 86 | 3.6 g | 10.5 g | 3.3 g |
| Babyfood, cereal, oatmeal, with bananas, prepared with whole milk | 86 | 3.8 g | 10 g | 3.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in infant formula?
100 g of infant formula has 71 kcal. 1 fl oz (30.5 g): about 22 kcal.
How much protein is in infant formula?
Infant formula contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.6 g in 1 fl oz (30.5 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other formula, ready-to-feed, that is among the highest quarter (median 1.6 g).
How many carbs are in infant formula?
Infant formula has 7.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 7.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in infant formula?
Infant formula contains 3.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does infant formula contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (12% DV), Thiamin (B1) (12% DV), Vitamin A (11% DV) and Vitamin B12 (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in infant formula?
100 g contains 25 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does infant formula have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, infant formula, premature, ready-to-feed has 71 kcal, while infant Formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, Newborn, with ARA and DHA, powder has 516 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705557. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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