Babyfood, fruit, apple and blueberry, junior
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a smooth, sweet purée of cooked apples and blueberries, designed for babies transitioning to more complex flavors. Its texture is typically silky with a mild, fruity tang from the blueberries balanced by the apple's natural sweetness. Nutritionally, it's a light, energy-dense snack providing quick carbohydrates for active toddlers.
Calorie split: 1% protein · 96% carbs · 3% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it as a convenient, mess-free way to introduce a blend of classic (apple) and slightly more adventurous (blueberry) fruit flavors. The naturally sweet taste is a hit with toddlers, making it a reliable option for on-the-go snacks or quick breakfasts.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high natural sugar content (8.83g per 100g) can contribute to energy spikes and is a consideration for dental health if consumed frequently. Tip: Pair it with a source of protein or fat, like a small serving of plain yogurt or a few bites of cheese, to slow sugar absorption and promote satiety. Tip: Serve as part of a meal rather than a standalone snack, and always follow up with water.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of quick, natural energy from fruit sugars
- Provides dietary fiber for healthy digestion
- Contains antioxidants from blueberries
- Low in fat and protein, making it a pure fruit energy source
- Convenient, ready-to-eat format for busy parents
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Blueberries were one of the only naturally blue foods available to early humans, and their pigment, anthocyanin, is so potent it can change color based on pH—turning red in acidic conditions like a stomach.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 82.8 g |
| Energy | 62.0 kcal |
| Energy | 259 kj |
| Protein | 0.20 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.20 g |
| Ash | 0.19 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 16.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g |
| Sucrose | 0.41 g |
| Glucose | 3.6 g |
| Fructose | 4.8 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 5.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.40 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 3.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 7.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 65.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 1.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.04 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.40 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 1.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 13.9 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin | 0.10 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.16 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 mg |
| Folate, total | 3.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 3.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 3.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 3.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 22.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 6.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 41.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 43.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.27 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 8.8 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.02 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 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.05 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 | 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 good first food for a 6-month-old?
It's generally recommended for babies around 8-10 months who are already accustomed to single-fruit purées. The mixed flavors and slightly more complex texture are a good next step.
Can I mix this with cereal?
Yes, it's commonly stirred into iron-fortified baby cereals like oat or rice cereal to enhance flavor and add nutrients.
How should I store an opened jar?
Transfer any unused portion to a sealed container and refrigerate. Use within 24-48 hours for best quality and safety.
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 0.62 kcal/g · 1% calories from protein · 1.8 g fiber · 8.8 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: 0.02 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.