Babyfood, dessert, peach melba, junior
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This is a smooth, spoonable peach melba dessert for toddlers, blending the sweet, floral notes of ripe peaches with the tartness of raspberries. Its texture is a velvety, uniform purée, designed for little mouths transitioning to more complex flavors. Nutritionally, it's a light, low-calorie treat, primarily offering quick energy from its carbohydrate content.
Calorie split: 2% protein · 98% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents appreciate it as a trusted, fuss-free introduction to a classic dessert flavor profile. The familiar sweet-tart peach and raspberry combination is often a hit with toddlers, making it a reliable option for a nutritious snack or dessert.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
As a fruit purée with no added fat or protein, it can cause a relatively quick rise in blood sugar. To counteract this, serve it alongside a source of protein or healthy fat, like a smear of full-fat yogurt or a small piece of cheese, to slow digestion and provide more sustained energy.
Key benefits
- Low in fat and calories
- Provides quick energy from natural fruit carbs
- Smooth texture supports early self-feeding
- Introduces classic fruit flavor combinations
- Convenient, ready-to-eat portion
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The original Peach Melba dessert was created in the 1890s by legendary chef Auguste Escoffier to honor Australian soprano Nellie Melba, featuring poached peaches, vanilla ice cream, and raspberry purée.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 83.0 g |
| Energy | 60.0 kcal |
| Energy | 251 kj |
| Protein | 0.30 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.40 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 16.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.30 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 5.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 93.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 9.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.28 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 26.0 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin | 0.27 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.01 mg |
| Folate, total | 2.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 2.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 26.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 196 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Babyfood, grape juice, no sugar, canned — USDA does not publish this profile for Babyfood.
| 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 just mashed fruit?
While primarily fruit-based, commercial baby food versions like this are processed for safety, consistency, and shelf stability. They may include water or fruit juice concentrates to achieve the right texture and sweetness.
Can I mix it with other foods?
Absolutely. It's very versatile. Stir it into infant cereal, blend it with full-fat Greek yogurt for a protein boost, or use it as a layer in a homemade fruit and grain bar.
Why is there no sugar listed if it's sweet?
The sweetness comes entirely from the natural sugars (fructose) in the peaches and raspberries. The '0g sugar' on the label refers to added sugars, not the naturally occurring sugars in the 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 0.60 kcal/g · 2% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.0 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: 0.10 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.