Nara Organics vs. Bobbie: The Formula with Prebiotics and More Whole Milk
Both are USDA organic whole milk infant formulas. Both skip corn syrup, palm oil, and soy. Both are available at Target. So what actually sets them apart?
Here's an honest comparison.
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Whole milk, no skim
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Most organic milk fat of any U.S. formula
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USDA Organic
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EU & FDA regulated
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Ran new clinical trial on whole milk formula
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Prebiotics
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No palm oil, soy, or GMOs
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EU levels of DHA
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Price/4 oz bottle
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$0.89 | $0.86 | $1.05 |
Information is accurate as of May 12, 2026 per brand materials. Price is based on subscription.
The key differences
Whole milk content: Nara has the highest organic milk fat content of any U.S. infant formula. Bobbie offers two whole milk formulas; one blends whole and skim milk, and the other uses whole milk only. Both have a lower milk fat percentage than Nara.
Prebiotics: Nara contains organic GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides), which helps support gut health and softer stools. Nara's organic GOS includes three human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), similar to those found in breastmilk. Bobbie does not include prebiotics in any of its formulas.
Where it's made: Nara is manufactured in Germany, in a facility subject to EU food safety standards — some of the strictest in the world for infant formula. Bobbie is made in the U.S. in its Ohio facility, which offers domestic supply chain reliability. Some of Bobbie's formulations are also made by Perrigo.
Clinical research: Nara completed a double-blind clinical trial on its whole milk formula before launching, the first USDA organic whole milk formula to do so. The trial, spanning 12+ months, showed Nara supports infant growth and is well tolerated. Bobbie has not publicly shared any clinical trial data on its whole milk formula.
What they have in common
- 60:40 whey-to-casein ratio (mirrors breast milk protein composition)
- EU-level DHA
- No palm oil, corn syrup, soy, or GMOs
- Clean Label Project Purity Award & Pesticide-Free Award
- Available at Target and online
Frequently asked questions
Is Nara better than Bobbie?
Both are strong formulas with clean ingredients. The main differences come down to milk fat content, prebiotics, and manufacturing location. Nara has a higher whole milk fat percentage, includes organic GOS prebiotics with HMOs, and is a German-made formula. Bobbie is made domestically in the U.S. Some are made at the facility they own in Ohio and some are made by Perrigo, a large U.S. white label manufacturer.
Does Bobbie formula use whole milk or skim milk?
Bobbie offers two whole milk formulas; one blends whole and skim milk, and the other uses whole milk only. Both of Bobbie's whole milk formulas have a lower milk fat percentage than Nara.
Why is Nara made in Europe?
Nara is an organic infant formula manufactured in Germany under EU food safety regulations. We chose to make our formula is Germany because of the country's long history of excellence when it comes to infant formula. Our manufacturer has over 70 years of experience making top European formulas.
Does Bobbie have prebiotics?
Bobbie does not currently include GOS prebiotics in any of its formulas.
Is Nara formula available in stores?
Yes, Nara is available at Target stores nationwide. You can also shop on nara.com where every subscription order gets 10% off and free shipping.
Which formula has more milk fat?
Nara has the highest organic milk fat content of any U.S. infant formula, including Bobbie's whole milk formulas. Nara applied for a special GRAS designation from the FDA in order to use the highest percentage of cow's milk fat in U.S. formula.
A note from our team
We believe parents deserve complete information to make the best choices for their baby. The information on this page is accurate as of May 12, 2026 based on the brands' websites, and was reviewed by our science team for accuracy. If you have questions, we're always here at hello@nara.com.