Babyfood, banana no tapioca, strained
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a smooth, velvety purée of ripe bananas, strained to remove all lumps and fibers, creating a texture like silk. It delivers the sweet, comforting flavor of banana without any added sugars or starches, relying solely on the fruit's natural ripeness. Nutritionally, it's a concentrated source of quick-release carbohydrates, providing 91 kcal and over 21g of carbs per 100g.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 94% carbs · 2% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love its pure, unadulterated banana sweetness and incredibly smooth texture, making it a universally palatable and comforting food. It's also prized for its versatility as a base for smoothies, baking, or a quick energy boost.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high concentration of natural sugars (11.36g per 100g) can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, making it less ideal for those managing diabetes without pairing. To counteract this, always combine it with a source of protein or healthy fat, like a spoonful of nut butter or full-fat yogurt, to slow sugar absorption. The lack of fat and very low protein also make it nutritionally incomplete as a standalone meal.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of quick, natural energy from fruit sugars.
- Provides dietary fiber to support digestive health.
- Naturally free from common allergens like dairy, gluten, and nuts.
- Offers potassium and vitamin B6 from the banana base.
- Convenient, ready-to-eat format for infants or adults.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Commercial strained banana purée is often made from the Cavendish banana, which is technically a berry and is harvested while still green, then artificially ripened with ethylene gas to achieve the perfect sweetness and texture for the jar.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 76.7 g |
| Energy | 91.0 kcal |
| Energy | 381 kj |
| Protein | 1.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.20 g |
| Ash | 0.76 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 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5.0 iu |
| 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), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| 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, grape juice, no sugar, canned — USDA does not publish this profile for Babyfood.
| Threonine | 0.02 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.01 g |
| Leucine | 0.02 g |
| Lysine | 0.02 g |
| Methionine | 0.03 g |
| Cystine | 0.01 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.02 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.02 g |
| Valine | 0.02 g |
| Arginine | 0.06 g |
| Histidine | 0.03 g |
| Alanine | 0.04 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.10 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.18 g |
| Glycine | 0.03 g |
| Proline | 0.03 g |
| Serine | 0.04 g |
FAQ
Is this the same as mashed banana?
Not exactly. Strained banana purée is processed to be completely smooth and uniform, removing all fibrous bits. Home-mashed banana will have a chunkier, more variable texture.
Why does it have no fat?
Bananas are naturally very low in fat. The straining and processing for baby food do not add any, resulting in a virtually fat-free product.
Can adults eat this?
Absolutely. While designed for infants, it's used by adults as a healthy sweetener in baking, a smoothie thickener, or a quick energy source for athletes.
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.