Babyfood, dinner, vegetables and beef, junior
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a savory, smooth-textured purée designed for toddlers, blending tender beef with a medley of vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and peas. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor profile with a soft, spoonable consistency perfect for early eaters. Nutritionally, it offers a balanced mix of protein, carbs, and fats in a single, convenient jar.
Calorie split: 12% protein · 46% carbs · 42% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents and caregivers love it for its reliability and the peace of mind it brings, knowing their child is getting a nutritious, balanced meal in a familiar, palatable form. Its mild, savory taste is often a hit with toddlers who are exploring new flavors beyond simple fruit purées.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Some versions can be higher in sodium than ideal for young kidneys, and the texture may be too smooth for toddlers ready for more chunky foods. To counteract sodium, look for low-sodium varieties and balance the meal with fresh, unsalted foods like avocado or plain yogurt. For texture progression, mash or chop the purée and mix it with soft cooked grains or small pasta.
Key benefits
- Provides a complete meal with protein for growth and carbohydrates for energy.
- Contains added iron from beef, crucial for cognitive development.
- Includes fiber from vegetables to support digestive health.
- Offers a convenient, pre-balanced meal for busy caregivers.
- Introduces a variety of vegetable flavors early in life.
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'junior' stage designation typically means the purée has a slightly chunkier texture and more complex flavor than earlier stages, helping toddlers transition toward table foods.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 84.9 g |
| Energy | 77.0 kcal |
| Energy | 321 kj |
| Protein | 2.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.6 g |
| Ash | 0.41 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g |
| Sucrose | 1.0 g |
| Glucose | 0.63 g |
| Fructose | 0.58 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.12 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 17.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.35 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 33.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 145 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 31.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.38 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.11 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.2 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 21.5 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.20 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin | 0.79 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.06 mg |
| Folate, total | 6.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 3.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 3.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 7.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 16.5 mg |
| Betaine | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.33 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 246 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 2545 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 810 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 11.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 4926 iu |
| Lycopene | 627 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 51.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.49 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.17 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.01 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) | 5.2 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.40 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.4 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 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.47 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.30 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.3 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.71 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.30 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.02 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 | 7.0 mg |
| Phytosterols | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.02 g |
| Threonine | 0.09 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.10 g |
| Leucine | 0.17 g |
| Lysine | 0.16 g |
| Methionine | 0.05 g |
| Cystine | 0.03 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.10 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.08 g |
| Valine | 0.12 g |
| Arginine | 0.14 g |
| Histidine | 0.07 g |
| Alanine | 0.13 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.28 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.44 g |
| Glycine | 0.12 g |
| Proline | 0.10 g |
| Serine | 0.10 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.02 g |
FAQ
At what age can I introduce this?
This 'junior' stage is generally suitable for babies around 10-12 months old who are comfortable with thicker textures and have started eating other solid foods.
Is it nutritionally complete enough for a meal?
For a toddler, a full jar provides a good balance of macronutrients. It can serve as a complete meal, but pairing it with a source of healthy fat (like a little avocado) or a side of fruit can round it out further.
How should I store leftovers?
Once opened, transfer any unused portion to a sealed container, refrigerate, and use within 24-48 hours. Do not store in the original jar.
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 0.77 kcal/g · 11% calories from protein · 1.3 g fiber · 2.3 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: 0.21 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.