Babyfood, dinner, vegetables, noodles and chicken, strained
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A smooth, savory purée of tender chicken, soft noodles, and mild vegetables like carrots or peas, blended into a velvety, spoonable consistency for early eaters. It offers a gentle, familiar taste with a subtle savory depth, providing a balanced mix of protein and carbohydrates in a form that's easy for babies to digest. This strained dinner is a nutritional powerhouse for its size, delivering a solid protein boost alongside energy-rich carbs and healthy fats.
Calorie split: 13% protein · 51% carbs · 36% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its convenience and balanced nutrition, while babies appreciate its mild, savory flavor and smooth, non-chunky texture that's perfect for transitioning to solids. It's a trusted, no-fuss meal that provides peace of mind.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The strained texture lacks the sensory challenge of chunkier foods, which might slow the development of chewing skills if relied on too long. Some brands can be high in sodium, so always check labels and balance with low-sodium foods throughout the day.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of protein for muscle growth and development.
- Provides complex carbohydrates for sustained energy.
- Contains healthy fats essential for brain development.
- Offers fiber for digestive health.
- Convenient, complete meal in one jar.
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'strained' process was a 20th-century innovation that used fine mesh screens to create the ultra-smooth texture, revolutionizing commercial baby food safety and consistency.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 87.2 g |
| Energy | 63.0 kcal |
| Energy | 264 kj |
| Protein | 2.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.5 g |
| Ash | 0.40 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.1 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 28.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.35 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 31.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 55.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 20.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.25 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.05 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 3.2 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.70 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin | 0.41 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.02 mg |
| Folate, total | 3.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 3.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 3.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.08 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 71.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1417 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?
Yes, it is formulated as a complete meal containing protein, carbs, and fats. However, as your baby grows, you can supplement with soft finger foods for texture variety.
How should I store an opened jar?
Refrigerate the unused portion in a sealed container and use it within 24-48 hours. Do not save leftover food that has been in contact with a spoon.
Can I mix this with other baby foods?
Absolutely. You can mix it with a fruit purée for a sweet-savory blend or add a little breast milk/formula to thin the consistency if needed.
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 0.63 kcal/g · 13% calories from protein · 1.1 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: 0.36 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.