Babyfood, dinner, vegetables chicken, strained
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a smooth, savory purée of finely strained chicken and mixed vegetables, designed for infants transitioning to solid foods. Its texture is uniformly silky and mild, with a subtle, comforting flavor from carrots, potatoes, and chicken. Nutritionally, it provides a balanced mix of protein and complex carbohydrates for growing babies.
Calorie split: 17% protein · 57% carbs · 26% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its convenience and the peace of mind it offers, providing a nutritionally balanced meal in a safe, easy-to-eat form. It's a trusted staple that helps introduce babies to the flavors of chicken and vegetables.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The ultra-smooth texture and mild flavor can be unappealing to older babies or toddlers seeking more texture and taste complexity. For infants with a family history of allergies, introducing common allergens like chicken requires careful monitoring. To counteract this, introduce it in small amounts and watch for any reaction, and consider mixing it with more textured foods as the child grows.
Key benefits
- Provides complete protein for infant muscle and tissue development.
- Offers a gentle introduction to savory flavors and textures.
- Contains fiber from vegetables to support digestive health.
- A convenient, nutritionally complete single-serve meal option.
- Low in naturally occurring sugars.
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The process of 'straining' for baby food involves pushing cooked ingredients through a fine mesh to achieve a perfectly smooth consistency, a method that became widespread with the commercialization of baby food in the mid-20th century.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 86.9 g |
| Energy | 59.0 kcal |
| Energy | 247 kj |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.7 g |
| Ash | 0.49 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g |
| Sucrose | 0.99 g |
| Glucose | 0.32 g |
| Fructose | 0.27 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 27.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.53 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 47.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 158 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 24.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.48 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.15 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.8 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin | 0.72 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.07 mg |
| Folate, total | 5.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 5.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 5.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 9.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.01 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 207 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 2009 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 938 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 4132 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 72.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.32 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 3.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3.4 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.50 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 | 0.36 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.10 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.71 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.60 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.37 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.33 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 | 11.0 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 can I introduce this?
This strained, smooth texture is typically suitable for babies aged 4-6 months who are just starting solid foods, as recommended by pediatricians.
Is this a complete meal?
For an infant, it can be part of a complete meal. It provides protein, carbs, and some fat. It's often served alongside a fruit purée or infant cereal for a balanced diet.
How does the nutrition compare to homemade?
Commercial versions are formulated for consistent nutrition and safety. Homemade allows you to control ingredients and texture, but may vary in nutrient content.
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 0.59 kcal/g · 17% calories from protein · 2.1 g fiber · 1.6 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: 0.15 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.