Babyfood, meat, chicken, strained
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a smooth, homogenized purée of cooked chicken, designed for infants transitioning to solid foods. Its texture is uniformly silky and mild, with a subtle, savory poultry flavor. Nutritionally, it's a concentrated source of high-quality protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates.
Calorie split: 43% protein · 0% carbs · 56% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its nutritional density and convenience as a first meat introduction. Its neutral flavor blends easily with vegetable or fruit purées, making it a versatile base for expanding an infant's palate.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary concern is potential exposure to sodium if the product contains added salt, which is unsuitable for young kidneys. Some infants may also have a sensitivity to poultry. Always choose low-sodium, single-ingredient versions and introduce it alone to monitor for any reaction.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of complete protein for growth
- Provides essential fats for brain development
- Iron-rich, supporting healthy blood
- Smooth texture aids early chewing and swallowing
- Free from added sugars and starches
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Commercial baby food meat was first popularized in the 1920s by Gerber, which used a process of finely grinding and straining meat to create a smooth consistency safe for infants.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 77.5 g |
| Energy | 130 kcal |
| Energy | 545 kj |
| Protein | 13.7 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.9 g |
| Ash | 0.49 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.10 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 64.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.4 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 97.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 141 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 49.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.2 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 11.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.7 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin | 3.3 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.68 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.20 mg |
| Folate, total | 3.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 3.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 3.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 43.2 mg |
| Betaine | 11.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.40 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6.0 ug |
| Retinol | 6.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 21.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.25 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 11.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.30 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.30 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.0 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.0 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 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.42 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.6 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.03 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 | 61.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.16 g |
| Threonine | 0.61 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.65 g |
| Leucine | 1.1 g |
| Lysine | 1.1 g |
| Methionine | 0.37 g |
| Cystine | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.56 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.44 g |
| Valine | 0.69 g |
| Arginine | 0.96 g |
| Histidine | 0.41 g |
| Alanine | 0.87 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.3 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.0 g |
| Glycine | 0.91 g |
| Proline | 0.71 g |
| Serine | 0.50 g |
FAQ
Is this the same as shredded chicken?
No. Strained baby food meat is cooked and processed to an ultra-smooth, paste-like consistency, unlike shredded or chopped chicken.
Why is there no carbohydrate or sugar?
Pure, strained meat is animal tissue and naturally contains negligible carbohydrates or sugars, unlike plant-based foods.
Can I use this in family meals?
Absolutely. It can be used as a protein-rich binder in meatballs, a gravy thickener, or a flavor booster in soups and sauces for older children and adults.
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 1.30 kcal/g · 42% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.0 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: 0.35 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.