Babyfood, dessert, fruit dessert, without ascorbic acid, strained
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This is a smooth, velvety purée of blended fruits, typically apples, pears, or peaches, cooked and strained to a seedless, skinless consistency for infants. It delivers a mild, naturally sweet flavor with a texture like a thick, pourable sauce. Nutritionally, it's a concentrated source of simple carbohydrates for quick energy, with virtually no fat or protein.
Calorie split: 2% protein · 98% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its mess-free, spoonable convenience and the way it introduces babies to fruit's natural sweetness. Its mild, familiar taste is often a reliable favorite during the transition to solid foods.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high natural sugar content (over 12g per 100g) can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes if served alone, offering little satiety. To counteract this, always pair it with a source of protein or fat, like a smear of full-fat yogurt or a side of cheese, to slow sugar absorption and provide balanced nutrition.
Key benefits
- Provides quick, easily digestible energy for active toddlers.
- No added fats, making it a light snack option.
- Often fortified with iron in commercial versions.
- Free of common allergens like nuts, dairy, or gluten.
- Offers a convenient way to introduce fruit flavors.
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Commercial baby fruit desserts are often made from 'ugly' or cosmetically imperfect fruit that would otherwise be discarded, helping reduce food waste.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 83.4 g |
| Energy | 59.0 kcal |
| Energy | 247 kj |
| Protein | 0.30 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.30 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 16.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.60 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 9.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.22 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 5.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 7.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 94.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 0.00 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.04 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.03 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.40 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.5 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin | 0.14 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 mg |
| Folate, total | 3.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 3.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 3.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 7.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 64.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 2.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 27.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 132 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 43.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.29 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.02 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) | 1.5 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 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 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 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 applesauce?
Very similar, but baby food fruit dessert is typically smoother, more finely strained, and may contain a blend of fruits. It is also often fortified with vitamins like iron, which plain applesauce usually isn't.
Can I give this to a 6-month-old?
Yes, strained fruit purées are a common first food around 6 months, but always consult your pediatrician first. Start with small amounts and watch for any signs of allergy.
How is this different from fresh fruit?
This product is cooked and strained, which breaks down fibers and makes nutrients more immediately available, but it lacks the intact fiber and chewing practice of fresh fruit.
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 0.59 kcal/g · 2% calories from protein · 0.6 g fiber · 12.6 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: 0.00 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.