Babyfood, vegetables, sweet potatoes strained
Whole food · Baby Foods
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This is a smooth, velvety puree of cooked and strained sweet potatoes, designed as a first food for babies. Its flavor is naturally sweet, earthy, and mild, with a texture that's completely uniform and easy to swallow. Nutritionally, it's a concentrated source of carbohydrates for energy, with a notable amount of dietary fiber for its size.
Calorie split: 8% protein · 91% carbs · 2% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it for its naturally sweet taste that helps introduce vegetables, while babies appreciate its smooth, non-chunky texture. Its mild flavor makes it a versatile base that can be easily mixed with other purees or cereals.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high natural sugar content (4.05g per 100g) can contribute to blood-sugar spikes if served in large, frequent portions without balancing nutrients. To counteract this, always pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a little stirred-in plain yogurt or avocado) and practice portion control. Also, choose brands with no added salt or sugars.
Key benefits
- Rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A.
- Provides soluble fiber to support healthy digestion.
- Naturally sweet, often accepted by young palates.
- Free from common allergens like dairy, gluten, and nuts.
- A convenient, single-ingredient introduction to vegetables.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Sweet potatoes are not botanically related to regular potatoes; they are a member of the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 84.8 g |
| Energy | 57.0 kcal |
| Energy | 238 kj |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.10 g |
| Ash | 0.80 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 13.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 16.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.37 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 24.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 263 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 22.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.21 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.08 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.70 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 1.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 9.9 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin | 0.36 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.39 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.09 mg |
| Folate, total | 10.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 10.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 10.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 13.1 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 322 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 3863 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 6438 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 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) | 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 | 0.02 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 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.04 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 | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.02 g |
| Threonine | 0.05 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.05 g |
| Leucine | 0.08 g |
| Lysine | 0.04 g |
| Methionine | 0.02 g |
| Cystine | 0.01 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.06 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.04 g |
| Valine | 0.07 g |
| Arginine | 0.05 g |
| Histidine | 0.03 g |
| Alanine | 0.06 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.20 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.12 g |
| Glycine | 0.05 g |
| Proline | 0.06 g |
| Serine | 0.05 g |
FAQ
Is this strained sweet potato the same as mashed sweet potato?
No. Strained baby food is cooked and processed to an ultra-smooth, uniform consistency with no lumps, specifically for infants just starting solids. Homemade mashed sweet potato will have more texture and fiber.
Why is it so sweet?
Sweet potatoes contain natural sugars that become more pronounced when cooked. The straining process also breaks down fibers, making the sweetness more immediate on the palate.
Can I use this as an ingredient in my own cooking?
Absolutely. It's a convenient, pre-cooked sweet potato puree that can be used to add moisture, natural sweetness, and nutrients to baked goods like muffins, pancakes, or even pasta sauces.
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 · 8% calories from protein · 1.5 g fiber · 4.0 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: 0.08 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.