Babyfood, fruit, peaches, junior
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a jarred, smooth purée of sweet, ripe peaches, designed for babies transitioning to solids. It has a velvety, spoonable texture and a bright, naturally sweet flavor with a gentle peach aroma. Nutritionally, it's a light, low-fat energy source that provides a quick boost of natural sugars and a small amount of fiber.
Calorie split: 6% protein · 90% carbs · 5% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its simplicity and the familiar, comforting taste of ripe peaches that most babies accept readily. It's a reliable, mess-free way to introduce fruit and can be mixed into cereals or yogurts for added flavor.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high natural sugar content (11.5g per 100g) can contribute to blood sugar spikes if served alone or in large portions. To counteract this, always pair it with a protein or fat source like full-fat yogurt, oatmeal, or a sprinkle of chia seeds to slow sugar absorption. It also lacks the textural challenge of whole fruit, so it's best used as a complement to, not a replacement for, soft, mashed pieces of fresh peach.
Key benefits
- Provides quick, natural energy from fruit sugars.
- Contains dietary fiber for digestive health.
- Low in fat and sodium.
- A convenient source of vitamin C and potassium.
- Offers a gentle introduction to fruit flavors.
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'junior' stage designation typically means the purée is slightly thicker and may contain tiny, soft bits of fruit to help babies practice chewing, even if the peaches themselves are fully pureed.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 83.7 g |
| Energy | 65.0 kcal |
| Energy | 271 kj |
| Protein | 0.94 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.33 g |
| Ash | 0.59 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 14.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g |
| Sucrose | 3.4 g |
| Glucose | 4.1 g |
| Fructose | 4.0 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 4.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.23 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 7.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 15.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 195 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 4.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.11 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.04 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.10 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 46.1 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin | 1.6 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.02 mg |
| Folate, total | 21.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 21.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 21.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 8.5 mg |
| Betaine | 0.40 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 34.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 378 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 68.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 686 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 163 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 1.4 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.05 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 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 K (phylloquinone) | 6.6 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 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 | 0.02 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 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.02 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 21:5 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 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 the same as canned peaches?
No. Baby food peaches are typically made without added sugars, syrups, or preservatives. Canned peaches for adults are often packed in heavy syrup, which dramatically increases sugar and calorie content.
Can I use this in baking?
Yes, it can be used as a moist, sweetening ingredient in muffins, cakes, or pancakes, often allowing you to reduce added sugar and oil in the recipe.
What's the difference between 'fruit' and 'fruit with grain' baby food?
A 'fruit' product like this is just peaches (and sometimes water or ascorbic acid). A 'fruit with grain' version would include a cereal like rice or oatmeal, adding more calories, iron, and a thicker texture.
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 0.65 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 1.3 g fiber · 11.5 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.