Babyfood, dinner, mixed vegetable, strained
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This is a smooth, finely pureed blend of vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and peas, designed for infants transitioning to solids. It has a mild, subtly sweet flavor and a completely uniform, spoonable texture with no chunks. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie, carbohydrate-focused food that provides gentle energy for growing babies.
Calorie split: 11% protein · 87% carbs · 2% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its convenience and role in familiarizing babies with vegetable tastes, which can shape lifelong preferences. Its smooth texture is ideal for the early stages of weaning.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high carbohydrate-to-protein ratio means it offers limited satiety and could contribute to blood sugar fluctuations if it's a primary food source. To counteract this, always pair it with a protein or healthy fat source like puréed chicken, lentils, or a swirl of avocado.
Key benefits
- Provides gentle, easily digestible energy for infants
- Introduces a variety of vegetable flavors early in life
- Convenient, pre-portioned nutrition for caregivers
- Low in fat and naturally free of common allergens like dairy or gluten
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The specific combination and order of vegetables in commercial baby food blends are often determined by extensive infant taste-testing panels to ensure acceptance.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 88.7 g |
| Energy | 41.0 kcal |
| Energy | 172 kj |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.10 g |
| Ash | 0.50 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 9.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 22.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.33 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 24.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 121 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 38.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.16 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.70 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.8 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin | 0.50 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.28 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.07 mg |
| Folate, total | 8.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 8.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 8.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 136 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2728 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 a complete meal for my baby?
No, this is typically a vegetable side dish. For a balanced meal, combine it with a protein source (like puréed meat, beans, or egg) and a healthy fat (like avocado or olive oil).
Why is there no sugar listed if it tastes sweet?
The sweetness comes from the natural sugars in the vegetables themselves, like carrots and peas. No added sugar is typically included in infant food products.
Can I use this as an ingredient for my own cooking?
Absolutely. It can be a convenient base for quick soups, stews, or sauces, adding vegetable content and a smooth texture without needing to cook and blend from scratch.
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 0.41 kcal/g · 12% 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: 0.31 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.