Babyfood, plums, bananas and rice, strained
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This is a smooth, strained baby food puree blending the gentle sweetness of plums and bananas with the mild, comforting base of rice. Its texture is silky and uniform, designed for easy swallowing, with a flavor profile that is subtly fruity and not overpowering. Nutritionally, it's a low-fat, easily digestible source of quick energy from carbohydrates, with a modest fiber content.
Calorie split: 8% protein · 88% carbs · 5% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents and caregivers love it for its predictable, smooth texture that minimizes choking risks and its naturally sweet taste that is often readily accepted by babies. It's valued as a reliable, no-fuss meal that combines familiar fruit flavors in a nutritionally balanced way.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high carbohydrate content, primarily from fruit sugars and rice starch, can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, which is a consideration for infants with specific metabolic concerns. To mitigate this, it can be paired with a small amount of protein-rich food like yogurt or puréed meat when age-appropriate, or served in controlled portions as part of a varied diet.
Key benefits
- Provides gentle, easily digestible energy for infants
- Contains dietary fiber from fruit to support digestive health
- Offers a simple, allergen-friendly first food option
- Naturally flavored with fruit, avoiding added sugars or salts
- Serves as a convenient, ready-to-serve meal component
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'strained' process involves cooking the ingredients until very soft and then forcing them through a fine mesh or sieve to achieve a completely uniform, lump-free consistency, a technique popularized in the early 20th century for commercial baby food.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 85.6 g |
| Energy | 57.0 kcal |
| Energy | 238 kj |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.30 g |
| Ash | 0.43 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 12.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g |
| Sucrose | 1.5 g |
| Glucose | 4.7 g |
| Fructose | 2.9 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.07 g |
| Galactose | 0.12 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 3.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.00 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 32.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 265 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 0.00 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.13 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.05 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.4 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 12.3 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin | 0.80 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.13 mg |
| Folate, total | 6.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 6.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 6.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 3.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 7.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 73.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 13.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 133 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 65.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.24 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.07 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.03 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) | 5.7 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.06 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 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.06 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 |
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 food suitable for babies with allergies?
It is generally considered a low-allergen food, as plums, bananas, and rice are not among the top common food allergens. However, always introduce any new food individually and watch for reactions.
Can I mix this with other baby foods?
Yes, its mild flavor and smooth texture make it an excellent base to mix with puréed vegetables, meats, or other fruits to introduce new tastes and increase nutritional variety.
What is the role of the rice in this puree?
The rice acts as a mild, hypoallergenic thickener and source of starchy carbohydrates, providing a neutral base that balances the fruit flavors and adds calories for energy.
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 0.57 kcal/g · 8% calories from protein · 1.3 g fiber · 9.3 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: 0.00 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.