Babyfood, fruit, applesauce and cherries, strained
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a smooth, vibrant purée of sweet apples and tart cherries, strained to a silky, spoonable texture for babies. It offers a gentle, fruity sweetness with a subtle berry undertone, providing a quick source of energy from its natural fruit sugars and a small boost of fiber.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 100% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its convenient, no-fuss nutrition and the way it introduces a classic fruit pairing. The familiar, comforting taste of apples combined with a hint of cherry is often a hit with little ones.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high natural sugar content (over 10g per 100g) can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, especially if consumed alone. To counteract this, serve it alongside a source of protein or healthy fat, like a spoonful of full-fat yogurt or a small piece of soft cheese, to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides quick, easily digestible energy from natural fruit sugars
- Contains soluble fiber to support healthy digestion
- Introduces a blend of fruit flavors to developing palates
- No added fats, making it a light snack option
- Free from common allergens like dairy, nuts, and gluten
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Strained baby foods were popularized in the early 20th century, with the first commercial line launched by Gerber in 1928, fundamentally changing infant feeding practices.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 85.6 g |
| Energy | 51.0 kcal |
| Energy | 213 kj |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.25 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 14.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 1.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.30 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 4.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 8.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 132 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 1.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.03 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.30 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 42.8 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin | 0.14 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.13 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 4.6 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 | 25.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 4.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 45.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 56.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.12 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) | 2.0 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 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 good first food for a baby just starting solids?
Yes, it's a common choice. Its smooth, strained texture is ideal for beginners, and the single-fruit base (apple) with a complementary fruit (cherry) is a gentle flavor introduction. Always introduce new foods one at a time to watch for any reactions.
Does it contain added sugar or preservatives?
High-quality versions of this product typically contain only fruit and water, with no added sugars, salts, or preservatives. Always check the ingredient list to confirm.
Can I use it in my own cooking?
Absolutely. It works as a natural sweetener and moisture agent in muffins, pancakes, or oatmeal, or as a base for a quick fruit glaze for meats like pork.
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 0.51 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 1.1 g fiber · 10.8 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: 0.01 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.