Babyfood, vegetable, butternut squash and corn
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a smooth, golden-orange puree blending the creamy sweetness of butternut squash with the mild, starchy pop of sweet corn. It offers a naturally velvety texture with a hint of grainy sweetness from the corn, making it a comforting and familiar first food. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie, fiber-rich vegetable blend with a gentle carbohydrate profile.
Calorie split: 16% protein · 73% carbs · 11% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its smooth, lump-free texture that's easy for beginners, and its naturally sweet, mild flavor that's rarely rejected. It's a versatile base that can be mixed with other purees or grains as the baby advances.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The natural sugars (nearly 3g per 100g) and high glycemic index of the corn component can cause a relatively quick blood-sugar rise. To counteract this, serve it alongside a source of protein or fat (like a swirl of plain yogurt or a side of mashed beans) to slow digestion. Also, ensure it's part of a varied diet to avoid over-reliance on sweet-tasting vegetables.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor) for vision and immune health.
- Good source of dietary fiber for digestive health.
- Naturally low in fat and contains no added sodium.
- Provides a mix of complex carbs and natural sugars for steady energy.
- Introduces two distinct vegetable flavors to expand a baby's palate.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Butternut squash is technically a fruit (a type of berry), but it's treated as a vegetable in culinary contexts, making this puree a sneaky mix of fruit and vegetable.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 87.3 g |
| Energy | 50.0 kcal |
| Energy | 211 kj |
| Protein | 2.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.60 g |
| Ash | 0.84 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 9.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g |
| Sucrose | 2.3 g |
| Glucose | 0.23 g |
| Fructose | 0.30 g |
| Maltose | 0.14 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 32.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.40 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 35.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 352 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 5.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.30 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.12 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.60 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.9 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin | 0.56 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.11 mg |
| Folate, total | 23.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 23.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 23.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 12.5 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 140 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 1476 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 362 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 38.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2793 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 970 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.08 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) | 2.4 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.10 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 | 0.09 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.28 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.02 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
When can I introduce this to my baby?
This is typically introduced around 6 months of age, when a baby shows signs of readiness for solids. Always consult your pediatrician first.
Is the corn a choking hazard?
In this pureed form, no. The corn is fully blended into a smooth consistency. Whole kernels are a choking hazard for babies under 12 months.
Can I mix this with other foods?
Absolutely. It mixes well with iron-fortified baby cereal, other vegetable or fruit purees, or a little breast milk/formula to adjust consistency.
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 0.50 kcal/g · 16% calories from protein · 2.0 g fiber · 2.9 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.