Babyfood, juice, apple, with calcium
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a smooth, clear apple juice fortified with calcium, designed for infants and toddlers. It has a sweet, familiar apple flavor and a thin, easy-to-swallow liquid texture. Its key nutritional feature is the added calcium, crucial for developing bones and teeth.
💚 Why it's loved
Parents value it as a trusted, familiar flavor that can help soothe fussiness or encourage fluid intake. Its mild sweetness and smooth consistency are often well-accepted by babies transitioning to solids.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (9g per 100g) can contribute to tooth decay if sipped frequently and may cause blood-sugar spikes if consumed in large amounts. To counteract this, serve it only with meals, use a straw to limit tooth contact, and never put it in a bottle for prolonged sipping.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from natural fruit sugars.
- Fortified with calcium to support infant bone and dental development.
- Offers a convenient way to introduce fruit flavors to babies.
- Contains a small amount of dietary fiber from the apple.
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The calcium added to this juice is often in the form of calcium citrate malate, which is chosen because it's easily absorbed even without stomach acid, making it ideal for an infant's digestive system.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 88.3 g |
| Energy | 46.0 kcal |
| Energy | 191 kj |
| Protein | 0.06 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.10 g |
| Ash | 0.48 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.40 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 127 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.20 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 6.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 8.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 92.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 3.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.03 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.29 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 21.2 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin | 0.08 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.06 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.03 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 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) | 0.00 ug |
| 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 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.01 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 | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 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 |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Is this juice a good source of vitamin C?
Not necessarily. While apples contain some vitamin C, the pasteurization process for juice reduces it. This product is specifically fortified with calcium, not vitamin C. Check the label for exact amounts.
Can I dilute this juice with water for my baby?
Yes, diluting with water is a common practice to reduce the sugar concentration and introduce your baby to a milder taste. Start with a 50/50 mix and adjust based on preference.
At what age can my baby start drinking this?
Pediatricians typically recommend introducing small amounts of juice (like 4 oz per day) no earlier than 6 months of age, and only from a cup, not a bottle.