Babyfood, fortified cereal bar, fruit filling
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a soft, chewy cereal bar with a sweet fruit filling, designed for infants and toddlers. It has a mild, fruity flavor and a texture that dissolves easily, making it a convenient on-the-go snack. Nutritionally, it's a dense energy source, primarily from carbohydrates and added sugars.
Calorie split: 6% protein · 80% carbs · 14% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its convenience and the fact that it's specifically formulated for a baby's nutritional needs and developmental stage. The sweet fruit filling is often a hit with little ones.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (42g per 100g) can contribute to a rapid blood-sugar spike and is a concern for dental health. To counteract this, serve it as an occasional treat, not a daily staple, and pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a small piece of cheese or a smear of nut butter for older toddlers) to slow sugar absorption. Always check the ingredient list for common allergens like wheat, soy, or dairy.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy for active toddlers
- Fortified with iron and other essential vitamins
- Convenient, portable snack for travel or outings
- Soft texture is easy for babies to gum or chew
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The concept of a 'cereal bar' for babies was popularized in the late 20th century, evolving from the simple rice cereal puffs into more complex, meal-replacement-style snacks.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 14.0 g |
| Energy | 344 kcal |
| Energy | 1439 kj |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.3 g |
| Ash | 6.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 68.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 1053 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 13.2 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 247 mg |
| Potassium, K | 180 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 157 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.59 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.08 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.46 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 14.1 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 0.80 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.4 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.92 mg |
| Riboflavin | 1.1 mg |
| Niacin | 11.8 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.34 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.1 mg |
| Folate, total | 65.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 48.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 17.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 98.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 13.9 mg |
| Betaine | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.19 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 14.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 166 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 277 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 33.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.90 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.02 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 1.4 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 4.1 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.45 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 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.29 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.1 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.46 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 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 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.02 g |
| Cholesterol | 1.0 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 my baby eat this?
These are typically introduced around 8-10 months, once a baby can sit up and handle soft, dissolvable solids. Always consult your pediatrician.
Is this a healthy daily snack?
Due to the high sugar content, it's best viewed as an occasional treat or a convenient travel food, not a core part of a daily diet. Prioritize whole fruits, vegetables, and grains.
How does it differ from a regular granola bar?
It's formulated with specific fortifications (like iron) for infant needs, has a much softer, gum-friendly texture, and often contains simpler, more controlled ingredients than adult bars.
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 3.44 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 1.7 g fiber · 42.0 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: 0.87 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.