Nara Organics vs. Little Spoon: One Formula Was Built from Scratch
Both are USDA organic whole milk infant formulas that skip corn syrup, palm oil, and soy. Both are focused on transparency. So what actually sets them apart?
Here's an honest comparison.
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Whole milk, no skim
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USDA Organic
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EU & FDA regulated
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Made in Germany
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Ran new clinical trial
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Prebiotics
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No palm oil, soy, or GMOs
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Price/4 oz bottle
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$0.89 | $1.15 |
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 and only uses whole milk, no skim. Little Spoon uses a mix of whole and skim milk.
Where it's made: Nara is made in Germany, in a facility subject to EU food safety standards. Little Spoon licenses a recipe from Perrigo, a large U.S. white label manufacturer.
Unique recipe: Nara's formulation was created over 7 years with leading scientists and pediatricians. The formulation is patent-pending and built on the latest infant nutrition science. Little Spoon licenses a formulation from Perrigo, a large U.S. white label manufacturer.
Clinical research: Nara completed a double-blind clinical trial before launching, the first USDA organic whole milk formula to do so. The trial, spanning 12+ months, shows Nara supports infant growth and is well tolerated. Little Spoon has not run their own clinical trial; their formulation likely relies on clinical data owned by Perrigo, their manufacturer.
What they have in common
- USDA organic certified
- 60:40 whey-to-casein ratio (mirrors breast milk protein composition)
- EU-level DHA
- Prebiotics (Nara includes GOS; Little Spoon includes FOS)
- No palm oil, corn syrup, soy, or GMOs
- Clean Label Project Purity Award & Pesticide-Free Award
- Available for subscription online
Frequently asked questions
Is Nara better than Little Spoon?
Both are great choices with clean ingredients. The main differences are milk fat content, manufacturing location, and clinical research. Nara has a higher whole milk fat percentage, and is a unique, clinically studied formula made in Germany. Little Spoon licenses a recipe from Perrigo, the largest white label manufacturer in the U.S.
Does Little Spoon formula use whole milk or skim milk?
Little Spoon infant formula uses a blend whole and skim milk.
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 in 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.
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 Little Spoon. Nara applied for a special GRAS designation from the FDA in order to use the highest amount of whole cows' milk 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.