Applesauces
Mott's Apple Sauce Apple
46 oz/1.3 kg
Score
Why it scores 88
Mott's Apple Sauce Apple scores 88 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 14 points Sugars 9.8 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
- plus 5 points Simple whole food: A few low-concern ingredients, minimally processed. Info
- minus 3 points Energy 41 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Apple Sauce Apple
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 9.8 g / 100 ml minus 14 points
- Energy 41 kcal / 100 ml minus 3 points
Bonuses
- Simple whole food plus 5 points
100 − 12 = 88
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 41 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.4 g |
| Sugars | 9.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (123 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
APPLES, WATER, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C).
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Pet 1 polyethylene terephthalate
Context only: no points in v1.
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”
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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.”
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