Carrot and Apple Mash
Carrot and Apple Mash is a simple, vibrant side dish made by cooking and mashing carrots with apples, often with a touch of butter or spices. It's a popular comfort food in many Western cuisines, particularly in the UK and North America, where it's served alongside roasted meats or as a wholesome baby food.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, with very little fat or protein. It's rich in vitamin A (from carrots) and vitamin C (from apples), with a typical serving containing around 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 115 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Carbs | 27.5 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g |
| Sugar | 19.5 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1050 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg |
| Vitamin K | 13 mcg |
| Folate | 28 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg |
| Magnesium | 22 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Nutritionally, it's a clever way to combine the earthy sweetness of a root vegetable with the tartness of fruit, creating a balanced flavor profile without added sugar. Culturally, it's often introduced as one of the first solid foods for infants due to its smooth texture and natural sweetness.
