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Great Value Cinnamon Applesauce, Cinnamon: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

High integrity

Great Value cinnamon applesauce, cinnamon received a Food Integrity Score of 89 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This Great Value Cinnamon Applesauce sticks to basics with apples matched by a pinch of cinnamon and some sugar for sweetness. Most of the ingredients are doing normal food jobs, making it a good choice for easy snacking. While adding sugar isn't ideal for everyone, the overall lineup is simple, keeping the integrity score high. With minimal processing and only one ingredient serving as an additive, it's a product suited from an ingredient-list perspective. Choose unsweetened versions.

Food Integrity Score 89/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Minimal processing
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose unsweetened versions

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Cinnamon Applesauce, Cinnamon
Category
Snacks (source: Wholesome Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00078742122458
Serving size
126 g (1/2 cup)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Food Quality Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Cinnamon Applesauce, Cinnamon

Great Value

High integrity

Warning Signs

There's not much to worry about in this simple list of applesauce ingredients.

Consider This

Sugar is added here; it's a common addition in sweetened applesauce.

Good Substitutes

Opt for applesauce with just apples and cinnamon to avoid added sugar.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This Great Value Cinnamon Applesauce sticks to basics with apples matched by a pinch of cinnamon and some sugar for sweetness. Most of the ingredients are doing normal food jobs, making it a good choice for easy snacking. While adding sugar isn't ideal for everyone, the overall lineup is simple, keeping the integrity score high. With minimal processing and only one ingredient serving as an additive, it's a product suited from an ingredient-list perspective.

Key Highlights

Family Watchlist Count0
Higher Concern Ingredient Count0

Better choice tips

  • Choose unsweetened versions.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

APPLES, SUGAR, WATER, CINNAMON, ASCORBIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN COLOR).

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. SUGARConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added sugar; affects ingredient integrity.

    Additional note

    Common sweetener; mildly processed.

  2. ASCORBIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN COLOR)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernPreservativeAdditive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Preservative role; synthetic origin.

    Additional note

    Preservative to maintain color.

  3. APPLESConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Core ingredient; recognized whole food.

    Additional note

    Simple, whole food ingredient.

  4. WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Basic ingredient; no additional concerns.

    Additional note

    No concern; clear purpose.

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  1. CINNAMONConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable, natural spice.

    Additional note

    Recognizable spice; whole food.

This analysis does not assess food safety or medical risks. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "apple". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "apple". See ingredients for details.)

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Great Value Cinnamon Applesauce, Cinnamon highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Great Value Cinnamon Applesauce, Cinnamon shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Cinnamon Applesauce, Cinnamon: 17g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole apples used; Low sodium content; No saturated fat.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High added sugar; Processed sugar presence; Low fiber content.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Food Quality Guide catalog.

Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Food Quality Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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