Babyfood, mashed cheddar potatoes and broccoli, toddlers
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A smooth, creamy blend of mild cheddar cheese, tender potatoes, and earthy broccoli, specifically formulated for toddlers. Its velvety texture and savory, subtly sweet flavor profile make it a comforting first food. Nutritionally, it offers a balanced mix of energy from carbs, a touch of protein from cheese, and essential fiber from broccoli.
💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its simplicity and acceptance by picky eaters, as the familiar potato and cheese flavors mask the broccoli. It's a trusted, mess-free way to introduce vegetables into a toddler's diet.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Some versions can be high in sodium from the cheese, and the smooth texture may not help toddlers learn to chew. For a lower-sodium option, look for low-sodium varieties or mix it with a little unsalted mashed potato. To encourage chewing, offer small, soft pieces of steamed broccoli alongside it.
Key benefits
- Provides a balanced source of energy for active toddlers
- Offers a gentle introduction to savory flavors like cheese and broccoli
- Contains dietary fiber from broccoli to support digestion
- Convenient, pre-portioned meal for busy caregivers
- Fortified with key nutrients for early development
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The combination of potato and cheese is a classic comfort food pairing in many cultures, but its commercialization as a specific toddler 'mash' is largely a 20th-century invention tied to the rise of processed baby food.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 89.0 g |
| Energy | 48.0 kcal |
| Energy | 202 kj |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.5 g |
| Ash | 0.98 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g |
| Sucrose | 0.07 g |
| Glucose | 0.14 g |
| Fructose | 0.13 g |
| Lactose | 0.02 g |
| Maltose | 0.02 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 20.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.16 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 24.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 118 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 176 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.16 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.06 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.50 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 70.2 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.5 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin | 0.42 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.09 mg |
| Folate, total | 6.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 6.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 6.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 5.8 mg |
| Betaine | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.01 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 13.0 ug |
| Retinol | 11.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 28.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 2.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 84.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 98.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.09 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 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) | 8.1 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 | 0.88 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.13 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.39 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.17 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.37 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.34 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.09 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 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 |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 4.0 mg |
| Stigmasterol | 0.00 mg |
| Campesterol | 0.00 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.01 g |
| Threonine | 0.04 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.05 g |
| Leucine | 0.08 g |
| Lysine | 0.07 g |
| Methionine | 0.02 g |
| Cystine | 0.01 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.04 g |
| Valine | 0.06 g |
| Arginine | 0.05 g |
| Histidine | 0.03 g |
| Alanine | 0.03 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.17 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.22 g |
| Glycine | 0.03 g |
| Proline | 0.07 g |
| Serine | 0.05 g |
FAQ
Is this a good source of protein for my toddler?
It provides a modest amount of protein from the cheddar cheese (about 1.11g per 100g), but it's not a primary protein source. It should be part of a varied diet that includes other protein-rich foods like beans, eggs, or meat.
Can I serve this to my baby under 1 year?
Always consult your pediatrician. While the ingredients are simple, commercial baby foods can contain added salt or sugar. Homemade versions give you full control over seasoning and texture for younger infants.
How does the sugar content compare to other baby foods?
At 1.17g per 100g, the sugar is naturally occurring from the vegetables and dairy, not added sugar. This is generally lower than many fruit-based baby foods, making it a savory choice.