Apple butter

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Is Apple butter healthy?

Apple butter scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This apple butter contains a high amount of added sugars, which significantly increases its caloric content without providing nutritional benefits.

How processed is Apple butter?

Apple butter is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Apple butter's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Apples, spices count in its favor; sugar, apple juice concentrate, brown sugar are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Apple butter

Preserved harvest
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC
Category Condiments
Summary

This apple butter contains a high amount of added sugars, which significantly increases its caloric content without providing nutritional benefits. While it includes beneficial whole food ingredients like apples, the presence of refined sugar and the level of processing limit its healthfulness. The product is processed, which further impacts its overall score.

Key ingredients 7

Apples
Good

Apples are a natural fruit rich in fiber and antioxidants, making them a healthy choice in food products.

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spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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citric acid
Neutral

Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, commonly found in fruit products.

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sugar
Bad

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

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apple juice concentrate
Bad

Apple juice concentrate is a processed form of fruit, often with added sugars, reducing its natural nutritional value.

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brown sugar
Bad

Brown sugar is a refined sweetener that adds calories without significant nutritional benefits.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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