Gerber Diced Carrots Veggie Pick-Ups

Common questions

Is Gerber Diced Carrots Veggie Pick-Ups healthy?

Gerber Diced Carrots Veggie Pick-Ups scores 53/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a below-average score in Scout's analysis. Gerber Diced Carrots Veggie Pick-Ups scored 53/100.

Does Gerber Diced Carrots Veggie Pick-Ups contain seed oils?

No — Scout's ingredient analysis marks Gerber Diced Carrots Veggie Pick-Ups as seed-oil free.

Has Gerber Diced Carrots Veggie Pick-Ups been lab-tested?

Yes. Gerber Diced Carrots Veggie Pick-Ups carries an independent laboratory panel from Independent third-party laboratory testing covering 2 contaminants (including Cadmium, Lead) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is Gerber Diced Carrots Veggie Pick-Ups?

Gerber Diced Carrots Veggie Pick-Ups is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

How does Gerber Diced Carrots Veggie Pick-Ups compare to other baby food?

Gerber Diced Carrots Veggie Pick-Ups ranks #28 of 45 baby food in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Square Baby Lil Beef Stew at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive Gerber Diced Carrots Veggie Pick-Ups's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Diced Carrots counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Gerber Diced Carrots Veggie Pick-Ups

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Seed oil free Lab tested
53 Fair
$18.52 · 6 oz · 8 pack · $0.39 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Nestlé S.A.
Category Baby Food
Summary

Gerber Diced Carrots Veggie Pick-Ups scored 53/100. Testing detected cadmium at 27.7 ppb (>5× industry target) and lead at 11.8 ppb (over the FDA 10 ppb action level for fruits and vegetables). Marketed for 'Crawler' 10+ months as a self-feeding finger food with 'no added salt, starch, or preservatives' — but the carrot base carries elevated soil-borne heavy metals.

Contaminants 2

Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing

Cadmium
27.7 ppb
Moderate

Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful fraction of health-based exposure limits. Worth factoring in if this product is used regularly. Cadmium at 27.7 ppb — >5× the industry target of ~5 ppb.

Independent third-party testing.

Lead
11.8 ppb
Moderate

Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful fraction of health-based exposure limits. Worth factoring in if this product is used regularly. Lead at 11.8 ppb — over the FDA 10 ppb action level.

Independent third-party testing.

Key ingredients 2

Diced Carrots
Good

Cooked diced carrots — beta-carotene and fiber. Carrots are known cadmium accumulators.

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Water
Neutral

Water is the base of the formulation — inert.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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