Babyfood, dinner, vegetables and chicken, junior
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a savory, smooth-textured purée designed for toddlers, blending tender chicken with a medley of mild vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and peas. The flavor is subtly seasoned and naturally sweet from the vegetables, creating a comforting, easy-to-swallow meal. Nutritionally, it offers a balanced mix of protein, carbohydrates, and fiber in a gentle, digestible form.
Calorie split: 15% protein · 66% carbs · 19% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its convenience and the assurance of a nutritionally balanced, age-appropriate meal. The mild, familiar flavors are often a hit with toddlers transitioning to solid foods.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Some versions can be higher in sodium than homemade alternatives, which is a consideration for young kidneys. The smooth texture, while safe, may not help older toddlers develop chewing skills. To counteract, choose low-sodium varieties and supplement with soft, chewable finger foods at other meals.
Key benefits
- Provides complete protein from chicken for muscle growth.
- Offers complex carbs from vegetables for sustained energy.
- Contains dietary fiber to support healthy digestion.
- Convenient, pre-portioned meal for busy caregivers.
- Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals for development.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Commercial baby food dinners like this were popularized in the mid-20th century, revolutionizing infant feeding by offering shelf-stable, nutritionally standardized options.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 87.8 g |
| Energy | 53.0 kcal |
| Energy | 222 kj |
| Protein | 2.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.1 g |
| Ash | 0.42 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g |
| Sucrose | 0.84 g |
| Glucose | 0.23 g |
| Fructose | 0.24 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.15 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 27.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.33 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 32.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 83.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 34.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.30 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.02 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.11 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.20 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin | 0.63 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.13 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate, total | 3.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 3.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 3.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 9.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.02 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 131 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 1270 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 592 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2612 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 36.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.16 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 2.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.1 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.30 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 16:0 | 0.19 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.07 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.40 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.34 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.24 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.01 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 | 7.0 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 my baby?
It is designed as a balanced dinner component, providing protein, carbs, and vegetables. For a full meal, it's often paired with a fruit or cereal.
At what age can my child start eating this?
The 'junior' stage is typically for babies around 10-12 months who are ready for thicker textures and more complex flavors than stage 2 foods.
How does the nutrition compare to homemade?
It offers consistent nutrition and convenience. Homemade versions allow you to control sodium, fat, and texture precisely, but require more preparation.
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 0.53 kcal/g · 15% calories from protein · 1.1 g fiber · 1.5 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: 0.41 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.