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Parent's Choice Infant vs Similac Advance
In independent testing, Parent's Choice Infant showed lower heavy-metal levels overall (purity 72 vs 67). The full lab numbers, metal by metal:
| Purity score | 72B | 67C |
| Lead ppb | 2.4 | 2 |
| Cadmium ppb | 3.8 | — |
| Aluminum ppb | 171 | 414 |
| Price | $0.60/oz | $0.81/oz |
| Est. cost at 28 oz/day | $2.61/day | $3.53/day |
| Origin | US | US |
| Base | Cow's milk | Cow's milk |
| Buy | Buy |
Parent's ChoiceInfant
SimilacAdvance
Lab data: Consumer Reports independent testing, March 2025. Purity scores are relative to the tested cohort — methodology. Not medical advice; consult your pediatrician.