What exactly is in that MobileSync folder?

Hi all,
I have been attempting to clear up some of that mysterious "other" that's taking up a large chunk of my MBP's storage. Based on this link, http://appletoolbox.com/2014/02/mac-os-x-what-is-other-storage-and-how-to-remove /, I found that I've got ~16gb hanging around in the MobileSync folder. I'd like to know what I'm getting rid of before I actually delete it all. Anyone know?
Thanks for any help!

The MobileSync folder usually contains iPhone, iPad and iPod touch backups made with iTunes, so if you do not need them and they do not have any data you may need, you can remove them. To do that, open iTunes and go to iTunes menu (in the menu bar) -> Preferences -> Devices.

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