Babyfood, cereal, rice, with applesauce and bananas, strained
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A smooth, spoonable blend of rice cereal, applesauce, and banana, designed as a gentle first food for infants. Its texture is uniformly strained and velvety, with a mild, naturally sweet flavor profile from the fruit. Nutritionally, it's a low-fat, carbohydrate-dense energy source, providing quick calories for growing babies.
Calorie split: 6% protein · 89% carbs · 5% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents and caregivers love it for its simplicity and reliability as a first food, offering a familiar, non-threatening taste and texture. The combination of apple and banana provides a universally palatable sweetness that many infants accept readily.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high carbohydrate-to-protein ratio can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes if not balanced, and it lacks the protein and fat needed for a complete meal. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein like yogurt or mashed beans, and practice portion control by offering it as part of a varied meal.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of easily digestible carbohydrates for energy.
- Low in fat, making it gentle on developing digestive systems.
- Provides a small amount of dietary fiber from fruit.
- Convenient, pre-mixed blend of staple grains and fruits.
- Naturally sweetened without added sugars.
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'strained' texture is achieved by passing the cooked mixture through a fine mesh or sieve, a process that became standardized in the early 20th century with the rise of commercial baby food.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 81.0 g |
| Energy | 80.0 kcal |
| Energy | 334 kj |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.40 g |
| Ash | 0.30 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 17.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 17.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 6.7 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 3.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 12.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 28.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 4.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.08 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.05 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.1 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 16.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 31.6 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.26 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.42 mg |
| Niacin | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.23 mg |
| Folate, total | 3.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 3.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 3.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 9.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 7.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 21.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 4.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.04 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) | 0.20 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.11 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 | 0.10 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.10 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.10 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.10 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.02 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)
| Tryptophan | 0.01 g |
| Threonine | 0.04 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.05 g |
| Leucine | 0.12 g |
| Lysine | 0.07 g |
| Methionine | 0.02 g |
| Cystine | 0.01 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.06 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.06 g |
| Valine | 0.07 g |
| Arginine | 0.04 g |
| Histidine | 0.03 g |
| Alanine | 0.06 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.08 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.24 g |
| Glycine | 0.03 g |
| Proline | 0.10 g |
| Serine | 0.05 g |
FAQ
Is this food suitable for babies with allergies?
It contains rice, apple, and banana, which are generally low-allergen, but always check for individual sensitivities and introduce new foods one at a time.
Can I mix this with other foods?
Yes, it can be blended with breast milk, formula, or other purees to adjust texture and nutrition.
How should I store it after opening?
Refrigerate in a sealed container and use within 48 hours, or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.
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 0.80 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 1.0 g fiber · 2.2 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: 0.14 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.