Fruit puree for babies
Fruit puree for babies is a smooth, single-ingredient or blended food made from ripe fruits, typically steamed or raw and blended to a consistency suitable for infants starting solids. Common fruits include apples, pears, bananas, peaches, and mangoes, and it is a staple first food introduced worldwide during the weaning stage.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is naturally high in carbohydrates, primarily from simple sugars and fiber, with negligible fat and protein. It provides essential vitamins like vitamin C and A, along with minerals such as potassium, and a typical serving contains around 60-80 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 17 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 50 mcg RAE |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 10 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, fruit puree is one of the most universal first foods, often homemade with seasonal local fruits to introduce babies to diverse flavors. Nutritionally, it's unique as a gentle, easily digestible source of energy and micronutrients that supports early immune and digestive development.
