Applesauces
Mott's Applesauce Apple
3 lb
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 51
Mott's Applesauce Apple scores 51 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points High fructose corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 11 points Sugars 19.5 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
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
Applesauce Apple
Ingredients
- High fructose corn syrup minus 20 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 19.5 g / 100 g minus 11 points
100 − 49 = 51
Can’t score above 79. Contains high fructose corn syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3][4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 86 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.1 g |
| Sugars | 19.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 portion (128 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
apples, high fructose corn syrup, water, ascorbic acid (vitamin c),
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More applesauces on GoodSwap
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Squeezable Apple Fruit Blend Lunch Buddies Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Unsweetened Applesauce Aldi · 24 oz Score 100 out of 100 Excellent
More from Mott's
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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21 CFR 184.1866 High fructose corn syrup
“a sweet, nutritive saccharide mixture containing either approximately 42 or 55 percent fructose”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org