Babyfood, dinner, broccoli and chicken, junior
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a smooth, savory puree of tender broccoli florets and finely ground chicken, designed for babies transitioning to more complex flavors. The taste is mild and slightly earthy from the broccoli, balanced by the subtle savoriness of the chicken, with a soft, spoonable texture. Nutritionally, it provides a balanced mix of protein and carbohydrates in a low-calorie, easily digestible format.
Calorie split: 23% protein · 41% carbs · 36% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents appreciate it as a convenient, nutritionally complete meal that introduces classic vegetable-protein combinations. The familiar, mild flavors help babies accept green vegetables early.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The pureed texture and bland seasoning may not appeal to older toddlers or adults seeking bold flavors. Broccoli contains oxalates and goitrogens, which can interfere with mineral absorption or thyroid function in very large amounts; pairing with vitamin C-rich foods or cooking thoroughly can mitigate this. Some babies may have sensitivities to chicken protein.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of high-quality protein for growth
- Provides vitamin C and K from broccoli
- Good source of fiber for digestive health
- Balanced macronutrient profile for sustained energy
- Low in added sugars
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family and is essentially a cultivated flower bud; if left to fully bloom, it would produce small yellow flowers.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 86.9 g |
| Energy | 62.0 kcal |
| Energy | 259 kj |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.5 g |
| Ash | 0.67 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g |
| Sucrose | 0.07 g |
| Glucose | 0.68 g |
| Fructose | 0.61 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.07 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 37.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.52 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 58.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 170 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 17.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.39 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.12 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.2 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 17.7 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin | 0.96 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.27 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate, total | 69.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 10.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 59.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 76.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 31.1 mg |
| Betaine | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.33 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 24.0 ug |
| Retinol | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 278 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 9.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 474 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 511 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.60 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.04 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 | 1.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 73.5 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 4.1 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.51 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 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.41 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.09 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.77 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.65 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.43 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.10 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 21:5 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 13.0 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 a complete meal for a baby?
Yes, it is formulated as a complete junior dinner, providing a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats suitable for a baby's meal.
Why is the sugar content listed?
The 1.43g of sugar per 100g is naturally occurring lactose and sugars from the broccoli and chicken, not added sugar.
Can I mix this with other foods?
Absolutely. It mixes well with infant cereals, mashed potatoes, or other vegetable purees to introduce new textures and flavors.
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 0.62 kcal/g · 23% calories from protein · 1.4 g fiber · 1.4 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: 0.10 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.