Babyfood, GERBER, Banana with orange medley
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A smooth, spoonable blend of ripe banana and tangy orange medley, this single-serve puree offers a naturally sweet, citrus-kissed flavor with a velvety, seedless texture. It provides a quick, low-fat energy boost from its carbohydrate content, primarily from fruit sugars and fiber. The vibrant orange hue hints at its vitamin C-rich orange component, complementing the banana's potassium.
💚 Why it's loved
Parents and toddlers love it for its familiar, crowd-pleasing banana flavor brightened by a hint of orange, making it an easy way to introduce fruit. Its smooth, lump-free texture is ideal for early eaters, and it's a trusted, consistent option from a well-known baby food brand.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high natural sugar content (14.27g per 100g) can cause a rapid blood-sugar spike if eaten alone, especially for those monitoring glucose levels. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat, like a dollop of plain yogurt or a side of cheese, to slow sugar absorption and create a more balanced snack.
Key benefits
- Naturally sweet without added sugars
- Good source of dietary fiber for digestion
- Provides quick, easily digestible energy
- Contains vitamin C from the orange component
- Convenient, portable, no-prep snack
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'orange medley' in this specific product typically includes not just orange, but often a blend of other orange-colored fruits like peach or apricot to create a more complex flavor profile and color.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 77.9 g |
| Energy | 69.0 kcal |
| Energy | 287 kj |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.62 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 20.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g |
| Starch | 2.8 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 0.00 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.23 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 19.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 265 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 10.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.12 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.16 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.70 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 23.7 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 24.5 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin | 0.65 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.27 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.23 mg |
| Folate, total | 31.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 31.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 31.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 8.8 mg |
| Betaine | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 28.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 322 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 15.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 8.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 557 iu |
| Lycopene | 1.0 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 28.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.49 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.3 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
| Phytosterols | 7.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Methionine | 0.01 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.10 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.12 g |
| Proline | 0.03 g |
FAQ
Is this a good first food for a 6-month-old?
Yes, it's a common early food choice. Its smooth, thin texture is easy to swallow, and banana is a low-allergen fruit. Always introduce one new food at a time to monitor for any reactions.
Can I mix this with cereal or other foods?
Absolutely. It's very versatile. You can stir it into iron-fortified baby cereal for added flavor, mix it into plain whole-milk yogurt, or even blend it into a soft oatmeal for a sweet, fruity breakfast.
Does the orange make it acidic?
The orange component adds a mild, pleasant tang that balances the banana's sweetness, but it's not strongly acidic. The overall flavor is gentle and sweet, not sour.