Babyfood, vegetable, green beans and potatoes
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a smooth, savory-sweet purée combining the earthy, mild flavor of green beans with the creamy, starchy body of potatoes. It offers a velvety texture ideal for early eaters, with a subtle vegetal sweetness balanced by the potato's neutral base. Nutritionally, it provides a gentle source of fiber and complex carbs for sustained energy.
Calorie split: 14% protein · 58% carbs · 28% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
It's loved for its mild, approachable flavor that introduces babies to vegetables without overwhelming them, and its smooth texture makes it easy to eat. The combination is a classic, comforting staple in many cultures for first foods.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The natural sugars and starchy carbs can cause a quicker blood sugar rise if not paired with a protein or fat source. For those watching sodium, check labels as some commercial versions add salt. Tip: Mix with a spoonful of plain yogurt, ricotta, or a sprinkle of cheese to add protein and fat, which helps slow sugar absorption and adds nutritional balance.
Key benefits
- Provides dietary fiber for digestive health.
- Source of complex carbohydrates for energy.
- Contains vitamin K from green beans.
- Offers potassium from potatoes.
- Low in fat and naturally sweet.
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Green beans are technically a type of pod fruit, and when paired with potatoes in baby food, you're serving a combination of a fruit and a tuber!
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 86.2 g |
| Energy | 62.0 kcal |
| Energy | 259 kj |
| Protein | 2.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.9 g |
| Ash | 0.70 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 9.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g |
| Sucrose | 0.21 g |
| Glucose | 0.33 g |
| Fructose | 0.37 g |
| Lactose | 1.3 g |
| Maltose | 0.10 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 60.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.50 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 61.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 148 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 18.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.30 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.28 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.70 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.1 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin | 0.46 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.29 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.08 mg |
| Folate, total | 10.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 10.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 10.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 10.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.15 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 14.0 ug |
| Retinol | 12.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 28.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 85.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 50.0 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) | 1.4 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.17 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.49 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.21 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.54 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.47 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.09 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.04 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 | 5.0 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 babies?
Yes, it's an excellent early food. The smooth texture is easy to swallow, and the mild flavors of green beans and potatoes are gentle on a new palate. It's typically introduced around 6 months of age.
Can I mix this with other foods?
Absolutely. It's very versatile. You can mix it with pureed meat, poultry, or legumes to add protein, or with other vegetables like carrots or peas to expand flavor exposure.
What gives it the natural sweetness?
The sweetness comes primarily from the natural sugars in the green beans and the starches in the potatoes, which break down into simpler sugars during cooking, creating a mild, sweet taste without added sugar.
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 0.62 kcal/g · 14% calories from protein · 1.4 g fiber · 2.4 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: 0.12 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.