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Parent's Choice Advantage Premium vs Similac Alimentum
In independent testing, Parent's Choice Advantage Premium showed lower heavy-metal levels overall (purity 96 vs 28). The full lab numbers, metal by metal:
| Purity score | 96A | 28F |
| Lead ppb | — | 6.9 |
| Inorganic Arsenic ppb | — | 15.1 |
| Total Arsenic ppb | — | 18 |
| Cadmium ppb | — | 3.2 |
| Aluminum ppb | 231 | — |
| Price | $0.64/oz | $2.17/oz |
| Est. cost at 28 oz/day | $2.78/day | $9.44/day |
| Origin | US | US |
| Base | Cow's milk | Cow's milk |
| Buy | Buy |
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Lab data: Consumer Reports independent testing, March 2025. Purity scores are relative to the tested cohort — methodology. Not medical advice; consult your pediatrician.