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Mott's Apple Sauce
Canned & Packaged Goods
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Mott's Apple Sauce

Mott's
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
0g
Protein
22g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mott's Applesauce (24 oz) is a familiar jarred fruit snack you'll typically find in the canned fruits and applesauce aisle, often shelved near fruit cups, baby foods, jams and other packaged fruit snacks. It reads as an all-ages pantry staple for parents stocking lunchboxes and anyone looking for a quick, fruit-forward side. The brand leans on family-friendly, maternal trust language and heritage — Mott's positions itself as a wholesome, reliable choice with long roots in American grocery culture and marketing aimed at busy families and caregivers. Labels emphasize health halos such as “good source of Vitamin C,” “no artificial flavors,” and “free of cholesterol,” while not touting organic certification; packaging variants (pouches, cups, jars) and bright, kid-friendly branding make it feel child-oriented. In plain terms, this is a processed, shelf-stable apple product with added sweetener and a small preservative/antioxidant boost (ascorbic acid) applied industrially. Sensory-wise the sauce is smooth and spoonable with a clearly sweet apple flavor—sweeter than plain mashed apple because of the added high fructose corn syrup—and comes in a wide-mouth glass or plastic jar for scooping or pouring into bowls and lunch containers. Rituals include scooping into a bowl at snack time, pairing as a side with simple dinners (pork, pancakes), or spooning from a cup at preschool. Its convenience and recognizable taste keep it a regular pick for quick snacks, kid meals and on-the-go moments, even as shoppers balance the brand’s fruit messaging against its added sugars and processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars22g
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Apples,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Water,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C)..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients (high fructose corn syrup) and is a packaged, shelf-stable fruit formulation with added additives, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Mott's Apple Sauce

Healthiness can be a bit subjective! Mott's apple sauce is a convenient source of fruit, but it does contain high fructose corn syrup, which ups the sugar content. If you’re looking for a quick snack or a way to add moisture to baked goods, it can fit into a balanced diet, but moderation is key—especially if you’re watching your sugar intake.

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