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Mott's Applesauce

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Is Mott's Applesauce healthy?

Mott's Applesauce scores 73/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This applesauce contains beneficial ingredients like apples, apple puree, and cinnamon, which provide natural sweetness and potential health benefits.

How processed is Mott's Applesauce?

Mott's Applesauce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Mott's Applesauce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Cinnamon count in its favor; Natural Flavors is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Mott's Applesauce

Mott's
73 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$6.98 · 4 oz · pack of 18 · $0.10 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Dr Pepper Snapple Group
Category Fruits
Summary

This applesauce contains beneficial ingredients like apples, apple puree, and cinnamon, which provide natural sweetness and potential health benefits. However, the presence of 'natural flavors' introduces a lack of transparency regarding the exact compounds used, which can be concerning for those with allergies or sensitivities. Additionally, as a processed food, its score is capped due to the level of processing involved.

Key ingredients 6

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Good

Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve the color and freshness of the applesauce.

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Cinnamon
Good

Cinnamon adds a natural flavor and has antioxidant properties, enhancing the overall taste and quality.

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Apples
Neutral

Apples are a natural fruit that provides fiber and vitamins, making them a wholesome base for applesauce.

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Apple Puree
Neutral

Apple puree is simply processed apples, offering a smooth texture while retaining natural flavor and nutrients.

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Water
Neutral

Water is the base of the formulation — inert.

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Natural Flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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