Babyfood, vegetables, corn, creamed, junior
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This is a smooth, creamy purée of sweet corn, specifically formulated as a 'junior' stage baby food for infants transitioning to more textured foods. It offers a naturally sweet, mild corn flavor with a velvety, spoonable consistency that's thicker than earlier-stage purées. Nutritionally, it's a low-fat, high-fiber carbohydrate source, providing gentle energy for active little ones.
Calorie split: 8% protein · 88% carbs · 5% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents appreciate its naturally sweet taste that most babies accept readily, and the convenient, pre-portioned packaging makes mealtime easier. It's a trusted, familiar staple in many cultures for introducing vegetables.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high carbohydrate content (16.25g per 100g) can cause rapid blood sugar spikes if served alone, so it's best paired with a protein or fat source like mashed beans or avocado. Some brands may have added sodium, so checking labels is wise for infants. Corn is a common allergen for some, though allergies are less frequent than with other foods.
Key benefits
- Good source of dietary fiber for digestive health
- Naturally low in fat
- Provides complex carbohydrates for sustained energy
- Contains naturally occurring sugars for palatability
- Smooth texture supports oral motor development
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Creamed corn for babies is often made from 'waxy' or 'sweet' corn varieties, which have a higher sugar content and less starch than field corn, making them naturally sweeter and creamier when puréed.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 81.4 g |
| Energy | 65.0 kcal |
| Energy | 272 kj |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.40 g |
| Ash | 0.55 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 16.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g |
| Sucrose | 1.2 g |
| Glucose | 0.10 g |
| Fructose | 0.10 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.05 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 4.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.27 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 33.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 81.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 52.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.23 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 1.3 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 32.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.2 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin | 0.50 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.33 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 mg |
| Folate, total | 20.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 20.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 20.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 8.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.02 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 13.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 10.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 3.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 34.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 423 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.04 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 |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.07 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 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.01 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 | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.17 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 | 1.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.01 g |
| Threonine | 0.05 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.07 g |
| Leucine | 0.14 g |
| Lysine | 0.08 g |
| Methionine | 0.04 g |
| Cystine | 0.02 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.07 g |
| Valine | 0.08 g |
| Arginine | 0.06 g |
| Histidine | 0.05 g |
| Alanine | 0.07 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.10 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.28 g |
| Glycine | 0.04 g |
| Proline | 0.16 g |
| Serine | 0.06 g |
FAQ
At what age can I introduce this to my baby?
This 'junior' stage purée is typically suitable for babies aged 7-8 months and older, who are ready for thicker textures and have already been introduced to single-ingredient purées.
Is the sugar content too high for a baby?
The 1.48g of sugar per 100g is naturally occurring from the corn itself, not added sugar. However, due to its high carbohydrate load, serving it alongside a protein or fat (like yogurt or avocado) helps balance the meal and prevents a sharp blood sugar rise.
Can I mix it with other foods?
Absolutely. It blends well with other vegetable purées (like carrot or pea), can be stirred into iron-fortified cereal, or mixed with a little unsalted butter or olive oil to add healthy fats.
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 0.65 kcal/g · 9% calories from protein · 2.1 g fiber · 1.5 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: 0.64 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.