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Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) vs Nestum Baby Cereal
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What's different
- •Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) has 4.2× as much total sugar as Nestum Baby Cereal (41 g vs 9.8 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) has 5.5× as much added sugar as Nestum Baby Cereal (32.2 g vs 5.9 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) has 2.4× as much protein as Nestum Baby Cereal (14.1 g vs 6 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) has 8.3× as much sodium as Nestum Baby Cereal (99 mg vs 12 mg per 100 g/ml).
- •Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) has about 26% more energy than Nestum Baby Cereal (467 kcal vs 370 kcal per 100 g/ml).
- •Nestum Baby Cereal is ultra-processed; Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) is processed.
- •Only Nestum Baby Cereal lists the flagged ingredients Apple juice concentrate, Orange juice concentrate and Dibasic potassium phosphate.
Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder)
Fewer concerns on: Ultra-Processing & Refined Carbs, Protein & Fibre Content, Overall Nutritional Value
Nestum Baby Cereal
Fewer concerns on: Added & Hidden Sugar, Preservatives & Additives
Scores: Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) has the higher Decode Label score (7.9 vs 5.2). Which difference matters most depends on who is eating or using it — that's your call.
A higher score means fewer or lighter concerns found under Decode Label's published rules. It is not a medical "safe", and a lower score does not establish that a product is unsafe.
Safety Score
Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) is a milk-based formula enriched with essential fatty acids and a higher protein content.
Safety Score
Nestle Nestum Baby Cereal is a rice-based cereal with added fruit concentrates and a moderate sugar content.
Side by side
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Concern match
A separate lens from the overall Safety Score above — how well each product suits a specific concern, not an overall verdict. Each concern is scored 0–10: higher means less of that concern (5 ≈ neutral).
What matters most to you?
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For , scores higher ( vs ). This is only a per-concern fit lens — it doesn't change the overall safety score, where still has the higher score.
For , the two are evenly matched. The overall safety verdict is unchanged.
This one is read from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine — useful for choosing, but it is not a safety finding.
Both Nestle Nestum Baby Cereal and Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) contain minerals, which can contribute to their sodium content, resulting in an even score for this concern.
Nestle Nestum Baby Cereal scores higher due to its lower sugar content (9.8g per 100g) and the presence of apple and orange juice concentrates, while Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) has a higher sugar content (41g per 100g) primarily from milk solids.
Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) scores higher as its primary ingredients are milk solids and various oils, while Nestle Nestum Baby Cereal contains rice flour and maltodextrin, which are more refined carbohydrates.
Both Nestle Nestum Baby Cereal and Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) do not list any artificial colours or dyes in their ingredients, leading to an even score.
Neither Nestle Nestum Baby Cereal nor Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) list flavour enhancers or MSG in their ingredients, resulting in an even score.
Both Nestle Nestum Baby Cereal and Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) do not contain artificial sweeteners in their ingredient lists, leading to an even score.
Nestle Nestum Baby Cereal scores higher as it lists 'Acidity Regulator' without further disclosure, while Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) explicitly lists 'Acidity regulators, Citric Acid' and 'Emulsifier, Soya lecithin', indicating a more detailed disclosure of additives.
Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) scores higher with 14.1g of protein per 100g from milk solids, compared to Nestle Nestum Baby Cereal which provides 6g of protein and 0.5g of fibre per 100g.
Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) scores higher due to its significantly higher protein content and the inclusion of beneficial fatty acids like ARA and DHA, while Nestle Nestum Baby Cereal has a lower protein and fibre content.
Declared ingredients linked to common baby & kids goals
Ingredient read — not a safety scoreRead from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine, so these sit apart from the scores above and do not change the verdict. 5 means neutral — no ingredient that helps or hinders. Not a health or medical claim — and the ingredient list alone does not establish that the finished product delivers the benefit.
Added Sugar & Salt
Stronger ingredient match: Nestum Baby Cereal +4.0Nestle Nestum Baby Cereal has a lower sugar content (9.8g per 100g) from sugar and juice concentrates, while Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) has a higher sugar content (41g per 100g) from milk solids.
Artificial Colours & Flavours
EvenNeither product lists artificial colours or flavours in their ingredients, indicating a neutral stance on this concern for both.
Nutritional Value
Stronger ingredient match: Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) +2.0Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) offers higher protein and includes ARA and DHA, contributing to a higher nutritional value compared to Nestle Nestum Baby Cereal's lower protein and fibre content.
Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder)
In its favour, from the label
- Higher protein content from milk solids
- Contains beneficial fatty acids (ARA, DHA)
- Explicitly disclosed acidity regulators (Citric Acid)
Label findings to note
- Significantly higher sugar content
- Contains multiple oils as primary ingredients
Nestum Baby Cereal
In its favour, from the label
- Lower sugar content compared to the formula
- Contains fruit concentrates for flavour
Label findings to note
- Acidity regulator not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
- Higher in refined carbohydrates like rice flour and maltodextrin
- Lower protein and fibre content
- Undisclosed 'Acidity Regulator'
Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) vs Nestum Baby Cereal — frequently asked questions
Nestum Baby Cereal has less per 100 g/ml. Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) has 41 g and Nestum Baby Cereal has 9.8 g of total sugar per 100 g/ml.
Nestum Baby Cereal has less per 100 g/ml. Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) has 32.2 g and Nestum Baby Cereal has 5.9 g of added sugar per 100 g/ml.
Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) has more per 100 g/ml. Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) has 14.1 g and Nestum Baby Cereal has 6 g of protein per 100 g/ml.
Nestum Baby Cereal has less per 100 g/ml. Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) has 99 mg and Nestum Baby Cereal has 12 mg of sodium per 100 g/ml.
Decode Label rates Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) as processed and Nestum Baby Cereal as ultra-processed, from their ingredient lists.
Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder)'s ingredient list includes Milk and Soy. No allergen is named in Nestum Baby Cereal's ingredient list. Check each pack for "may contain" warnings if you have an allergy.
Nestle NAN PRO Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (Powder) lists none that Decode Label flags. Nestum Baby Cereal lists Apple juice concentrate, Orange juice concentrate and Dibasic potassium phosphate.
Flagged ingredients in this comparison
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