Babyfood, GERBER, 3rd Foods, apple, mango and kiwi
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This is a smooth, vibrant purée of apple, mango, and kiwi, designed for babies transitioning to more complex flavors. It offers a naturally sweet, tropical taste with a hint of tartness from the kiwi, and a silky, spoonable texture. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie, fat-free source of quick energy from carbohydrates and provides a modest boost of dietary fiber.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 96% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for the convenient introduction of multiple fruits in one jar, offering a balanced taste that's both sweet and slightly tangy. It's a trusted way to expand a baby's palate beyond single-fruit purées.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high natural sugar content (over 10g per 100g) can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes if consumed alone, especially for toddlers. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or fat, like full-fat yogurt or a small piece of cheese, to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides natural, quick energy from fruit sugars.
- Contains dietary fiber to support healthy digestion.
- Offers vitamin C from mango and kiwi, supporting immune function.
- Fat-free and low in calories, making it a light snack.
- Introduces babies to a blend of familiar and new fruit flavors.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Gerber's 3rd Foods line was specifically formulated to have a slightly chunkier texture than earlier stages, helping babies develop their chewing skills.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 86.3 g |
| Energy | 48.0 kcal |
| Energy | 201 kj |
| Protein | 0.47 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.32 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 12.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 9.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.17 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 6.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 11.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 123 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 2.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.06 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.09 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.30 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 9.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 23.3 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin | 0.25 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.09 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.06 mg |
| Folate, total | 14.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 14.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 14.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 4.5 mg |
| Betaine | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 15.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 170 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 2.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 10.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 294 iu |
| Lycopene | 1.0 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 30.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.41 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.01 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) | 5.9 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 | 0.00 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 6-month-old?
It's generally recommended for babies who have already tried and tolerated single-fruit purées like apple or banana, as it combines multiple flavors. Always consult your pediatrician.
Does it contain added sugar?
No, the sweetness comes entirely from the natural sugars in the apple, mango, and kiwi. The ingredient list is typically just these fruits and sometimes a little water.
Can I mix it with cereal?
Yes, it's commonly mixed with infant rice cereal, oatmeal, or other baby cereals to add flavor and nutrients, creating a more complete meal.
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 0.48 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 2.0 g fiber · 10.2 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.