Baby's First Ham and Pea Puree
Baby's First Ham and Pea Puree is a smooth, savory first food for infants, typically made by blending cooked ham with green peas and a little water or unsalted broth. It's a common introductory dish in Western baby-led weaning and traditional spoon-feeding approaches, designed to introduce protein and vegetable flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This puree is a balanced source of protein from the ham and carbohydrates from the peas, with a moderate amount of fat depending on the cut of ham used. It provides a good boost of iron, zinc, and vitamin C, with a rough calorie estimate of 120-150 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 135 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 10 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg RAE |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This dish is culturally interesting as it represents a common 'bridge' food in many Western diets, introducing savory meat flavors alongside vegetables early on. Nutritionally, the vitamin C in the peas helps the body absorb the iron from the ham more effectively.
