Fruit Salad for Toddlers

A fruit salad for toddlers is a colorful, soft-textured mix of bite-sized fruits like bananas, berries, melons, and peaches, often served fresh or lightly cooked to make it easy for little hands to eat. It's a universal dish found in kitchens worldwide, adapted to seasonal and local fruits.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is naturally high in carbohydrates from fruit sugars, low in fat and protein, and packed with vitamins like vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. A typical toddler-sized serving (about 1/2 to 1 cup) ranges from 50 to 100 calories, depending on the fruits used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	60 kcal
Protein	0.7 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	0.2 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	11 g
Sodium	5 mg
Vitamin C	35 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Folate	25 mcg
Vitamin K	8 mcg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Calcium	15 mg

Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Fruit salad for toddlers is nutritionally unique because it combines a variety of phytonutrients and antioxidants in one colorful bowl, which can help support a child's developing immune system and taste preferences. Culturally, it's often a first 'solid food' introduction, reflecting a family's food traditions through the fruits they choose.