Baby Toddler bananas, Stage 2
Common food
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Stage 2 baby toddler bananas are a smooth, creamy puree designed for infants transitioning to more textured foods. They offer the familiar, sweet flavor of ripe bananas in a soft, easily digestible form. Nutritionally, they are a concentrated source of quick-release carbohydrates for energy, with minimal fat and protein.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 94% carbs · 2% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its reliable sweetness and smooth texture that makes it a go-to first food. Its natural packaging in a peel makes it a perfect, mess-free snack for on-the-go toddlers.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (over 11g per 100g) can contribute to blood sugar spikes if served alone. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat, like a smear of peanut butter or a side of full-fat yogurt, to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of potassium for muscle and nerve function.
- Provides quick, natural energy from carbohydrates.
- Contains dietary fiber to support digestive health.
- Naturally sweet, often accepted by picky eaters.
- Convenient, portable, and requires no preparation.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Bananas are technically classified as berries, while strawberries are not.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 76.7 g |
| Energy | 91.0 kcal |
| Protein | 1.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.20 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 21.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 4.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.30 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 20.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 290 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 2.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.05 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 1.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 21.9 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin | 0.54 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.26 mg |
| Folate, total | 17.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 17.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 17.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 4.1 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 2.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 2.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 20.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.25 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.50 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.07 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 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 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 |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Babyfood, dinner, chicken stew, toddler — USDA does not publish this profile for Baby Toddler bananas.
| Tryptophan | 0.06 g |
| Threonine | 0.22 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.26 g |
| Leucine | 0.41 g |
| Lysine | 0.41 g |
| Methionine | 0.11 g |
| Cystine | 0.05 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.21 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.17 g |
| Valine | 0.29 g |
| Arginine | 0.33 g |
| Histidine | 0.13 g |
| Alanine | 0.30 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.47 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.90 g |
| Glycine | 0.29 g |
| Proline | 0.35 g |
| Serine | 0.21 g |
FAQ
Are Stage 2 bananas different from regular bananas?
The nutritional content is identical to a ripe banana. 'Stage 2' refers to the food's texture (smooth puree) and is part of a baby food labeling system for developmental stages.
Can I use this puree in baking?
Yes, it can substitute for mashed banana in recipes like pancakes, muffins, or breads. Since it's a puree, it may add slightly more moisture than hand-mashed banana.
Is the sugar in banana puree added sugar?
No. The sugar listed is naturally occurring fructose, a fruit sugar. Stage 2 baby foods typically contain no added sugars.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.91 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 1.6 g fiber · 11.4 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.01 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.