Babyfood, fruit, prunes with tapioca, without ascorbic acid, junior
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a smooth, sweet, and comforting baby food puree made from cooked prunes blended with tapioca starch for a thicker, more spoonable texture. It delivers a deep, fruity sweetness with a mild, earthy prune flavor and a velvety, slightly starchy mouthfeel. A standout nutritional feature is its high fiber content, providing over 10% of the daily value per 100g serving.
Calorie split: 3% protein · 96% carbs · 1% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its natural sweetness and effectiveness in supporting regular digestion for their little ones. The familiar, comforting flavor of prunes is often a hit with babies transitioning to solids.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high natural sugar content (over 10g per 100g) can be a concern for dental health or blood sugar management if consumed frequently. To counteract this, serve it as part of a balanced meal alongside a source of protein or healthy fat (like yogurt or avocado) and practice good oral hygiene. Also, introduce it gradually to assess tolerance.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of dietary fiber for digestive health.
- Naturally sweet, often requiring no added sugars.
- Provides quick, easily digestible carbohydrates for energy.
- Contains key minerals like potassium and iron.
- Smooth texture is ideal for early solid food stages.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Prunes (dried plums) were one of the first commercially prepared baby foods in the United States in the early 20th century, valued for their natural laxative properties.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 80.1 g |
| Energy | 70.0 kcal |
| Energy | 293 kj |
| Protein | 0.60 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.10 g |
| Ash | 0.78 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 18.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g |
| Sucrose | 0.04 g |
| Glucose | 6.8 g |
| Fructose | 3.3 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.02 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 15.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.33 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 15.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 162 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 2.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.10 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.50 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.80 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin | 0.53 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.09 mg |
| Folate, total | 1.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 1.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 1.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 10.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 105 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 15.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 25.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 208 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 39.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.11 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 15.8 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.01 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 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.02 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 just mashed prunes?
Not exactly. This product is a puree of prunes mixed with tapioca starch, which acts as a thickener to create a smoother, more consistent texture suitable for spoon-feeding and to prevent separation.
Why is 'without ascorbic acid' listed?
Ascorbic acid is Vitamin C, often added as a preservative or nutrient booster. Its absence here means the product relies on the natural composition of the prunes and may have a shorter shelf life once opened.
What does 'junior' mean for baby food?
'Junior' typically indicates a slightly thicker texture and may contain small, soft pieces of fruit, intended for babies who are more advanced in chewing and ready for more texture than a smooth purée.
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 0.70 kcal/g · 3% calories from protein · 2.7 g fiber · 11.0 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: 0.01 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.