Applesauces
Simply Truth Organic Applesauce
126 g
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
Why it scores 74
Simply Truth Organic Applesauce scores 74 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Applesauce
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Added sugars 4.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 26 = 74
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 79 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.1 g |
| Sugars | 14.3 g |
| Added sugars | 4.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 126g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC APPLES, ORGANIC SUGAR, WATER, ORGANIC CINNAMON, ASCORBIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN COLOR).
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More applesauces on GoodSwap
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Apple Apple Gogo Squeeze Fruitz · 3.2 oz (90 g). No additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Organic Apple Sauce Kirkland Signature · 90 g Certified organicNo additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Cinnamon Applesauce Mott's · 4.0 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 47 out of 100 Okay -
Unsweetened Applesauce Great Value · 46 oz/1.3 kg Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Apple Apple GoGo SqueeZ · 12.8 oz/360 g No additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent
More from Simply Truth
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov