Babyfood, dinner, spaghetti and tomato and meat, junior
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This is a smooth, savory junior-stage baby food featuring finely minced meat and spaghetti in a mild tomato sauce. The texture is soft and uniform, designed for babies transitioning to more complex flavors. It provides a balanced mix of protein and carbohydrates for growing toddlers.
Calorie split: 15% protein · 67% carbs · 18% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents appreciate it as a convenient, nutritionally complete meal that introduces classic Italian-inspired flavors in a baby-safe format. The familiar taste of spaghetti and tomato is often a hit with toddlers.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The tomato base can be acidic for some sensitive tummies, and the product may contain added sodium or sugars. Pair it with a plain vegetable like steamed carrots or peas to balance the meal and increase fiber.
Key benefits
- Provides iron and protein from the meat component.
- Offers a familiar pasta and tomato flavor profile.
- Contains dietary fiber from the tomato and wheat.
- Designed for easy chewing and digestion for juniors.
- A convenient, nutritionally balanced meal option.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The concept of 'junior' baby food is a specific marketing and nutritional stage, often meaning the texture is slightly coarser than purees and the flavor profile is more developed, mimicking adult meals.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 84.2 g |
| Energy | 68.0 kcal |
| Energy | 285 kj |
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.4 g |
| Ash | 0.47 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g |
| Sucrose | 1.4 g |
| Glucose | 0.50 g |
| Fructose | 0.54 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.31 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 15.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.53 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 35.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 122 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 30.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.53 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.12 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 8.4 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 2.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.20 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin | 0.97 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.09 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.06 mg |
| Folate, total | 27.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 24.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 3.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 44.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 7.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.03 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 63.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 601 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 304 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1255 iu |
| Lycopene | 1030 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.07 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 1.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.80 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.54 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.31 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.14 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.50 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.45 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.02 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 | 5.0 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
At what age is this appropriate?
This 'junior' stage food is typically for babies around 10-12 months old who are comfortable with soft, minced textures and ready for more complex flavors.
Is it a complete meal?
It provides a good source of carbs and protein, but for a balanced meal, it's often recommended to pair it with a vegetable side and a healthy fat source like avocado.
What's the difference between 'dinner' and 'dessert' baby food?
'Dinner' varieties like this are savory and meal-oriented, focusing on proteins and vegetables, while 'dessert' options are fruit-based and sweeter.
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 0.68 kcal/g · 15% calories from protein · 1.1 g fiber · 2.7 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: 0.25 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.