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Lunch Buddies Applesauce

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Is Lunch Buddies Applesauce healthy?

Lunch Buddies Applesauce scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This applesauce contains a simple ingredient list with apples as the primary component, which is beneficial due to their natural fiber and antioxidants.

How processed is Lunch Buddies Applesauce?

Lunch Buddies Applesauce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Lunch Buddies Applesauce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) counts in its favor; Apples, 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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Lunch Buddies Applesauce

Lunch Buddies
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Aldi
Category Applesauce
Summary

This applesauce contains a simple ingredient list with apples as the primary component, which is beneficial due to their natural fiber and antioxidants. However, the addition of refined sugar increases the calorie content and contributes to potential health risks such as obesity and metabolic disorders. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the presence of vitamin C as a preservative.

Key ingredients 4

ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Good

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

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water
Neutral

Water is a basic ingredient used for consistency and dilution, with no significant health impact.

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Apples
Bad

Apples are often treated with pesticides, which can leave residues on the fruit, raising concerns about chemical exposure.

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sugar
Bad

Added sugar increases calorie content and can contribute to health issues when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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