Optima 1 vs Cerelac
Overall, Cerelac has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Optima 1 | Cerelac |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | — | — |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 490 kcal | 418 kcal |
| Fat | 24 g | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 40 g | 67.1 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | — |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 2 g |
| Protein | 9.8 g | 15 g |
| Additives | 1 | 3 |
| Allergens | Fish, Milk | Apple, Banana, Gluten, Orange |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Cerelac has 15% fewer calories (418 kcal vs 490 kcal).
- Cerelac has 58% less fat (10 g vs 24 g).
- Cerelac has no saturated fat, while Optima 1 has 2.5 g.
- Optima 1 has 40% less sugar (40 g vs 67.1 g).
- Optima 1 has 39% more fiber (3.3 g vs 2 g).
- Cerelac has 35% more protein (15 g vs 9.8 g).
- Only Optima 1 lists: Fish, Milk.
- Only Cerelac lists: Apple, Banana, Gluten, Orange.
Ingredients
Optima 1
Lactosérum déminéralisé ; lait écrémé ; perméat de lait ; maltodextrines de maïs ; huiles végétales (tournesol oléique, colza, tournesol) ; crème de lait ; galacto-oligosaccharides (lait) ; minéraux (phosphate de calcium, citrate de calcium, chlorure de sodium, sulfate de magnésium, chlorure de potassium, sulfate de zinc, phosphate de potassium, pyrophosphate de fer, phosphate de sodium, sélénite de sodium, sulfate de cuivre, iodure de potassium, sulfate de manganèse) ; huile de poisson ; fructo-oligosaccharides ; huile de Mortierella alpina ; bitartrate de choline ; L-phénylalanine ; vitamines (C, E, A, D, B3, B5, B8, B1, K, B6, B12, B9, B2) ; Bifidobacterium lactis ; inositol ; antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols ; L-carnitine-L-tartrate.
Cerelac
Wheat flour, skimmed milk, sucrose, palm olein, banana, orange, acidity regulator: disodium phosphate, calcium carbonate, apple, vitamins, ferrous fumarate, vanillin, zinc sulphate, apple flavor, potassium iodide. Allergens: contains Gluten and Milk. May contain Soya
FAQ
Which is healthier: Optima 1 or Cerelac?
Overall, Cerelac has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Cerelac has fewer calories: 418 kcal versus 490 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Optima 1 has less sugar: 40 g versus 67.1 g per 100 g.