Babyfood, vegetables, corn, creamed, strained
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a smooth, sweet purée of creamed corn, strained to a velvety consistency perfect for tiny palates. It delivers a concentrated burst of corn's natural sweetness with a mild, milky undertone. Nutritionally, it's a notable source of fiber for a baby food, offering over 2 grams per 100g.
Calorie split: 9% protein · 86% carbs · 5% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its simple, recognizable flavor that often becomes a gateway to accepting other vegetables. Its smooth, lump-free texture is trusted for infants transitioning to solids.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high carbohydrate content and natural sugars can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes if served alone. To counteract this, always pair it with a source of protein or fat, like a side of yogurt or mixed with puréed chicken, and practice portion control.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of dietary fiber for digestive health
- Naturally sweet flavor encourages vegetable acceptance
- Provides energy-dense carbohydrates for active growth
- Smooth texture is ideal for early spoon-feeding stages
- Contains naturally occurring vitamins from corn
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Straining removes the corn hulls, which are a common choking hazard for infants, making this a specifically engineered safety food.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 83.6 g |
| Energy | 57.0 kcal |
| Energy | 238 kj |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.40 g |
| Ash | 0.50 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 14.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g |
| Sucrose | 1.0 g |
| Glucose | 0.09 g |
| Fructose | 0.09 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.04 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 20.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.28 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 33.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 90.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 43.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.19 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.03 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 1.3 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.1 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin | 0.51 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.29 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 mg |
| Folate, total | 17.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 17.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 17.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 8.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.02 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 5.0 ug |
| Retinol | 2.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 26.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 20.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 5.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 69.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 357 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 | 0.08 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
Is this the same as regular canned creamed corn?
No. Baby food versions are strained to a completely smooth consistency, have no added salt or sugar, and are processed for safety. Canned creamed corn contains whole kernel pieces, added salt, and often thickeners.
Can I mix this with breast milk or formula?
Yes, this is a common practice to adjust texture and introduce familiar flavors. It can help your baby accept the new food more readily.
At what age can I introduce this?
It is typically introduced when a baby starts solids, around 4-6 months, as advised by a pediatrician. Always start with small amounts.
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 · 10% calories from protein · 2.1 g fiber · 1.2 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: 0.48 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.