Babyfood, vegetables, garden vegetable, strained
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a smooth, savory purée of blended garden vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and peas, designed for infants transitioning to solids. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a velvety, spoonable texture. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie, fiber-rich source of complex carbohydrates and plant-based protein.
Calorie split: 24% protein · 71% carbs · 5% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents appreciate it as a convenient, nutrient-packed introduction to savory flavors and vegetable textures for babies. Its mild, naturally sweet taste from carrots and peas is often well-received by young palates.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The ultra-smooth, strained texture can be unappealing to older toddlers or adults accustomed to varied textures. For those monitoring carbohydrate intake (e.g., for blood sugar management), the concentrated carbs from starchy vegetables like potatoes warrant mindful portioning. Tip: Pair a serving with a side of mashed avocado or a spoonful of plain yogurt to add healthy fats and protein, which can help moderate the glycemic response.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of dietary fiber for digestive health.
- Provides complex carbohydrates for sustained energy.
- Low in fat and contains no added sodium.
- A gentle, nutrient-dense first food for infants.
- Offers a variety of vegetable-based vitamins and minerals.
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'garden vegetable' blend is often a strategic mix of about 40% carrots, 30% potatoes, 20% peas, and 10% other vegetables like celery or parsley, designed to balance sweetness, starch, and green notes for a baby's developing palate.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 90.0 g |
| Energy | 32.0 kcal |
| Energy | 132 kj |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.20 g |
| Ash | 0.70 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 28.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.83 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 28.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 168 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 31.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.26 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.07 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.70 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.7 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin | 0.78 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.26 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.10 mg |
| Folate, total | 40.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 40.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 40.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 13.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 303 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 3270 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 740 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 6067 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 1374 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.52 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) | 24.5 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.04 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 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.09 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.05 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 | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.03 g |
| Threonine | 0.07 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.09 g |
| Leucine | 0.14 g |
| Lysine | 0.12 g |
| Methionine | 0.04 g |
| Cystine | 0.02 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.10 g |
| Valine | 0.10 g |
| Arginine | 0.20 g |
| Histidine | 0.04 g |
| Alanine | 0.11 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.19 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.29 g |
| Glycine | 0.08 g |
| Proline | 0.12 g |
| Serine | 0.08 g |
FAQ
Is this the same as regular vegetable soup?
No. Baby food purées are cooked until very soft and then strained or blended to an extremely smooth consistency without any chunks, salt, or seasonings, making them safe and digestible for infants.
Can I use this as a quick ingredient in my own cooking?
Absolutely. It can be used as a quick, savory sauce base for pasta, a thickener for stews, or a moisture boost in meatloaf or veggie burgers. Just be mindful it contains no salt.
Why is the sugar content listed if it's just vegetables?
The 2.57g of sugar per 100g is naturally occurring from the vegetables themselves, primarily from the carrots and peas. It is not 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 0.32 kcal/g · 29% calories from protein · 1.5 g fiber · 2.6 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: 0.18 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.