Blended into fruit purees
Blended into fruit purees is a simple, versatile preparation where fresh or cooked fruits are blended into a smooth, thick consistency. It typically features a single fruit like apples, mangoes, or berries, and is a common way to create bases for sauces, baby food, or desserts in cuisines worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is naturally high in carbohydrates from fruit sugars and dietary fiber, with minimal fat or protein. It provides essential vitamins, such as vitamin C and potassium, and a typical serving (about 1/2 cup) contains roughly 80-120 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 mcg RAE |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, fruit purees are a universal method for preserving seasonal harvests and are often used as a healthy, no-added-sugar alternative to processed sweets. Nutritionally, blending breaks down cell walls, making nutrients more bioavailable while retaining the fruit's natural fiber.
