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Original Apple Sauce

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Is Original Apple Sauce healthy?

Original Apple Sauce scores 72/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This apple sauce contains whole apples and vitamin C, which are beneficial for health due to their fiber and antioxidant content.

How processed is Original Apple Sauce?

Original Apple Sauce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Original Apple Sauce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) counts in its favor; Sugar 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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Original Apple Sauce

72 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$3.49 · 24 oz · $0.15 / ounce
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Category Fruits
Summary

This apple sauce contains whole apples and vitamin C, which are beneficial for health due to their fiber and antioxidant content. However, the addition of refined sugar increases calorie content without providing essential nutrients, which can contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. The product is processed, which limits its score despite the presence of some healthy ingredients.

Key ingredients 4

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Apples
Neutral

Apples are a natural fruit that provides essential nutrients and fiber, making them a wholesome base for the sauce.

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Water
Neutral

Water is used to adjust consistency and is a neutral, hydrating ingredient with no adverse effects.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake and potential health issues if consumed in large amounts.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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