Top Baby-Friendly First Foods (6–12 Months) Foods Highest in Water (Food Hydration) (USDA Ranking)

WHO 6–12 month infant-safe whole foods highest in Water (Food Hydration) (g per 100g), verified against the Wise Eating USDA Standard Reference catalog. Cellular hydration delivered directly within whole fruits, vegetables, broths, and cooked foods.

USDA Leaderboard: Top Baby-Friendly First Foods (6–12 Months) Foods Highest in Water (Food Hydration) (USDA Ranking)

Click any food below to open its full 100+ nutrient profile (including 22 vitamins, 11 minerals, amino acids, omega-3s, PRAL acid load, and WHO baby feeding age). Top food in this category: Almond milk, unsweetened (97.4 g per 100g).

Rank	USDA Food Item	Water (Food Hydration) / 100g	% Daily Value	Per 100 kcal	Calories & Protein
#1	Almond milk, unsweetened	97.4 g	3.6%	649 g	15 kcal · 0.55g P
#2	Cucumber, for use on a sandwich	95.9 g	3.6%	599 g	16 kcal · 0.62g P
#3	Cucumber, raw	95.9 g	3.6%	599 g	16 kcal · 0.62g P
#4	Cabbage, Chinese, raw	95.3 g	3.5%	0 g	13 kcal · 1.5g P
#5	Radish	95.3 g	3.5%	595 g	16 kcal · 0.68g P
#6	Celery juice	95.2 g	3.5%	560 g	17 kcal · 0.49g P
#7	Lettuce, Boston, raw	95 g	3.5%	528 g	18 kcal · 0.88g P
#8	Celery, cooked, as ingredient	94.8 g	3.5%	527 g	18 kcal · 0.53g P
#9	Tomatoes, raw	94.4 g	3.5%	472 g	20 kcal · 0.82g P
#10	Romaine lettuce, raw	94.3 g	3.5%	449 g	21 kcal · 0.98g P
#11	Summer squash, yellow, raw	94.3 g	3.5%	496 g	19 kcal · 1.01g P
#12	Mixed salad greens, raw	94.3 g	3.5%	449 g	21 kcal · 1.31g P
#13	Soup, tomato	94.2 g	3.5%	496 g	19 kcal · 0.65g P
#14	Cactus, raw	94.1 g	3.5%	588 g	16 kcal · 1.32g P
#15	Tomato and vegetable juice, 100%	94.1 g	3.5%	428 g	22 kcal · 0.93g P
#16	Tomato juice cocktail	94.1 g	3.5%	428 g	22 kcal · 0.93g P
#17	Strawberry juice, 100%	94 g	3.5%	409 g	23 kcal · 0.42g P
#18	Cactus, cooked, no added fat	93.8 g	3.5%	586 g	16 kcal · 1.32g P
#19	Tomato juice, 100%	93.6 g	3.5%	407 g	23 kcal · 0.86g P
#20	Tomato juice, 100%, low sodium	93.6 g	3.5%	407 g	23 kcal · 0.86g P
#21	Summer squash, cooked, as ingredient	93.6 g	3.5%	446 g	21 kcal · 1.31g P
#22	Almond milk, sweetened	93.5 g	3.5%	312 g	30 kcal · 0.53g P
#23	Winter melon, cooked	93.3 g	3.5%	259 g	36 kcal · 0.4g P
#24	Tomatoes, cooked, as ingredient	93.2 g	3.5%	423 g	22 kcal · 1.1g P
#25	Soup, miso or tofu	93.1 g	3.4%	388 g	24 kcal · 2.21g P
#26	Soup, egg drop	92.9 g	3.4%	344 g	27 kcal · 1.16g P
#27	Alfalfa sprouts, raw	92.8 g	3.4%	404 g	23 kcal · 3.99g P
#28	Baby Toddler squash, Stage 1	92.7 g	3.4%	331 g	28 kcal · 0.81g P
#29	Baby Toddler squash, Stage 2	92.7 g	3.4%	386 g	24 kcal · 0.81g P
#30	Chard, raw	92.7 g	3.4%	488 g	19 kcal · 1.8g P
#31	Spinach, for use on a sandwich	92.5 g	3.4%	343 g	27 kcal · 2.85g P
#32	Soy milk, unsweetened	92.4 g	3.4%	243 g	38 kcal · 3.55g P
#33	Cilantro, raw	92.2 g	3.4%	401 g	23 kcal · 2.13g P
#34	Tomatoes, canned, cooked	92.2 g	3.4%	214 g	43 kcal · 0.82g P
#35	Basil, raw	92.1 g	3.4%	400 g	23 kcal · 3.15g P

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