Calories in Infant formula, Similac, NFS
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Infant formula, Similac, NFS contains 65 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fl oz (30.5 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from carbohydrates and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for formula, prepared from powder on FoodFactly (66 kcal per 100 g).
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 | 65 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 17 mg | 0.7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.9 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 6.9 g | |
| Protein C | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 59 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 5.9 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D C | 1 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.72 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.3 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.066 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.099 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.69 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 17 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.16 µg | 7% |
| Choline C | 15.1 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 52 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 30 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 69 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.49 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.058 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 1.4 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 42%
- Fat 49%
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
- Protein1.4 gin the lowest quarter of formula, prepared from powder (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars6.9 gbelow the median for formula, prepared from powder (median 6.9 g)
- Fat3.6 gin the top quarter of formula, prepared from powder (median 3.5 g)
- Saturated fat1.5 gin the top quarter of formula, prepared from powder (median 1.4 g)
- Sodium17 mgin the lowest quarter of formula, prepared from powder (median 21.5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.8 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 | 0.72 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.33 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.19 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.44 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.17 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.25 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.078 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.005 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 | 59 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 87.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 10 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0.72 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0.16 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, Enfamil Enfagrow | 67 | 1.7 g | 7 g | 3.5 g |
| 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, 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 65 kcal. 1 fl oz (30.5 g): about 20 kcal.
How much protein is in infant formula?
Infant formula contains 1.4 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.42 g in 1 fl oz (30.5 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other formula, prepared from powder, that is in the lowest quarter (median 1.5 g).
How many carbs are in infant formula?
Infant formula has 6.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 6.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in infant formula?
Infant formula contains 3.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.5 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in infant formula?
100 g contains 17 mg of sodium, 0.7% 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, Similac, NFS has 65 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 2705519. 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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