Babyfood, dessert, banana yogurt, strained
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A smooth, creamy purée of ripe bananas blended with yogurt, this strained baby dessert offers a gentle sweetness and a velvety, spoonable texture. It's a simple, comforting treat that delivers a quick energy boost from its natural fruit sugars and a touch of calcium from the yogurt base.
Calorie split: 6% protein · 88% carbs · 6% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents and babies love its naturally sweet, familiar banana flavor and the convenient, mess-free texture that's perfect for on-the-go feeding. It's a trusted, gentle first dessert that feels like a wholesome treat.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (over 12g per 100g) can cause a rapid blood-sugar spike, especially for sensitive individuals. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or fat (like a few crushed nuts for an older child) or serve a smaller portion alongside a more balanced meal.
Key benefits
- Provides quick, easily digestible energy from natural fruit sugars.
- Offers a small amount of calcium from the yogurt component.
- Contains dietary fiber from the banana for digestive health.
- Smooth texture is ideal for early eaters transitioning to solids.
- No added fats, making it a light, low-fat snack option.
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'strained' process removes any potential fibrous bits from the banana, creating a perfectly uniform texture that's not just for babies—many adults use it as a quick, smooth base for salad dressings or baked goods.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 80.7 g |
| Energy | 78.0 kcal |
| Energy | 328 kj |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.52 g |
| Ash | 0.33 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 17.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.50 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 30.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.14 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 28.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 100 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 14.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.26 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.02 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.90 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 13.9 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin | 0.19 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.08 mg |
| Folate, total | 7.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 7.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 7.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 4.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.13 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3.0 ug |
| Retinol | 3.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 4.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 4.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 20.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 4.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.10 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.37 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.13 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.04 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.02 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 | 1.0 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 just mashed banana and yogurt?
Commercially strained versions are ultra-smooth and often pasteurized for shelf stability, while homemade may have more texture and require refrigeration.
Can I use this in baking?
Yes, it's an excellent substitute for oil or butter in some muffin, pancake, or quick bread recipes, adding moisture and natural sweetness while reducing fat content.
Why is the sugar content so high if there's no added sugar?
The sugar comes almost entirely from the natural fructose in ripe bananas, which is concentrated when the fruit is puréed.
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 0.78 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 0.5 g fiber · 12.2 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.