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Motts Filled Bar Apple 5 Ct
Cereal & Breakfast
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Motts Filled Bar Apple 5 Ct

Mott's
6.55 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
1g
Protein
10g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
67
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mott's Filled Bar Apple 5 Ct is a shelf-stable, boxed snack of five individually wrapped apple-filled bars that you’ll typically find in the cookie and snack aisle near granola bars, fruit snacks, toaster pastries and other lunchbox-friendly items. It reads like a crossover between a small breakfast bar and a kid’s dessert: a whole-wheat outer biscuit encases a glossy, sweet apple filling. The brand leans on Mott’s long-standing association with apples and family-friendly fruit products, positioning this as an approachable, fruit-forward treat for parents shopping for convenience and children who want a sweet, familiar snack. Packaging often highlights real apple ingredients (dried apples, apple puree concentrate) and uses kid-friendly art and simple health cues, but it lacks organic certification and lists several processing aids and gums in the ingredient panel. Sensory details: the crust is tender and slightly crumbly from whole wheat flour, the center is moist, sticky and syrupy with a sweet, slightly tangy apple-candy character; vegetable glycerin and syrups keep the filling soft while gums and emulsifiers stabilize texture. Typical rituals include slipping a bar into a lunchbox, grabbing one at the checkout for a quick treat, or pairing with milk or coffee for a grab-and-go morning. In plain terms, it’s a heavily manufactured baked snack that blends fruit components with added sugars, oils and texturizers to deliver a consistent, long-lasting product—an everyday convenience in American grocery culture rather than an artisanal or minimally processed choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars7g14%
Protein1g
* 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

Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Corn, Syrup,, Vegetable, Glycerin,, Vegetable, Oils, (Palm,, Soybean,, and, Canola),, Sugar,, Dried, Apples,, Sugarcane, Fiber,, Apple, Puree, Concentrate,, Water,, Apple, Powder,, Baking, Powder, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Monocalcium, Phosphate)., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Fructose,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Modified, Tapioca, Starch,, Egg, Whites,, Monoglycerides,, Salt,, Pectin,, Citric, Acid,, Yeast,, Malic, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Tricalcium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Citrate,, Cinnamon,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list contains industrial formulations (corn syrup, vegetable glycerin, multiple vegetable oils), modified starches, emulsifiers and gums, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods designed for long shelf life and consistent texture.

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Common Questions about Motts Filled Bar Apple 5 Ct

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 140 calories and 10 grams of sugar per bar, it's not exactly a superfood, but it can be a convenient snack that provides some fiber and a touch of fruit flavor. If you're looking for a quick pick-me-up or a breakfast option when you're on the go, it might fit the bill!

Perfect For

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road-trip
movie-night
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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