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Marie Callender's Lattice Apple Pie, Frozen Dessert: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Marie Callender's lattice apple pie, frozen dessert received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. Real apples and cinnamon are in the mix, but this label leans on modified starch, hydrogenated soybean oil, and color-retention acids to hold a frozen pie together. It reads as an occasional treat rather than an everyday food. The formulation is clearly industrially engineered, with the fruit playing a supporting role. Main considerations include hydrogenated soybean oil, modified corn starch, and color-retention acids. Simpler options: Look for pies with butter or non-hydrogenated fats and no modified starches; choose a simple apple dessert made from fruit, flour, sugar, and spices.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Hydrogenated soybean oil
- Modified corn starch
- Color-retention acids
Simpler options to consider
- Look for pies with butter or non-hydrogenated fats and no modified starches
- Choose a simple apple dessert made from fruit, flour, sugar, and spices
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Marie Callender's Lattice Apple Pie, Frozen Dessert
- Brand
- Marie Callender's
- Category
- Sweets & Desserts (source: Sweet Bakery Products)
- GTIN / UPC
00612781102622- Serving size
- 119 g (1/10 pie (119g))
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Lattice Apple Pie, Frozen Dessert
Marie Callender's
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Hydrogenated soybean oil, modified corn starch, and dextrose stack refined and engineered inputs into a crust and filling built for shelf stability.
Consider This
Modified corn starch, ascorbic and citric acid for color retention, and hydrogenated soybean oil are typical of factory-formulated frozen desserts.
Good Substitutes
Try a pie made from apples, flour, butter, sugar, and cinnamon with no modifiers or hydrogenated fats.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityReal apples and cinnamon are in the mix, but this label leans on modified starch, hydrogenated soybean oil, and color-retention acids to hold a frozen pie together. It reads as an occasional treat rather than an everyday food. The formulation is clearly industrially engineered, with the fruit playing a supporting role.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Hydrogenated soybean oil
- Modified corn starch
- Color-retention acids
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Hydrogenated Soybean Oil — Partially hydrogenated refined seed oil.
- Modified Corn Starch — Texture-engineered starch.
- Ascorbic and Citric Acid — Color-retention additive system.
Highest concern ingredients
- Soybean Oil and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (7/10) — Hydrogenated refined seed oil.
- Modified Corn Starch (6/10) — Chemically modified texture starch.
- Ascorbic Acid and Citric Acid (5/10) — Color-retention acids.
Better choice tips
- Look for pies with butter or non-hydrogenated fats and no modified starches.
- Choose a simple apple dessert made from fruit, flour, sugar, and spices.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Filling: Apples, Sugar, Water, Corn Starch, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Ascorbic Acid and Citric Acid (To Promote Color Retention), Cinnamon.Crust: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Soybean Oil and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Dextrose, Salt.CONTAINS: WHEAT.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Soybean Oil and Hydrogenated Soybean OilConcern 7/10 — Higher concernHydrogenated oilWatchlist
What this is
Hydrogenated oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Hydrogenated oil is a watchlist fat used for texture and shelf life.
Additional note
Refined seed oil partly hydrogenated for solid fat.
Family watchlist
Partially hydrogenated refined seed oil.
Modified Corn StarchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernModified starchWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Modified starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Modified starch signals texture engineering for freeze-thaw stability.
Additional note
Chemically modified starch for texture stability.
Family watchlist
Modified starch with texture-engineering role.
Ascorbic Acid and Citric Acid (To Promote Color Retention)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernColor-retention additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color-retention additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added acids are used to preserve color rather than as food.
Additional note
Acids added to keep fruit color stable.
Family watchlist
Color-retention additive system.
Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined flour with fortification adds mild processing.
Additional note
Refined flour with added vitamins and minerals.
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SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener adds sugar without fiber.
Additional note
Refined sweetener, common and recognizable.
Corn StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickener
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined starch thickens filling without whole-food structure.
Additional note
Refined starch used for thickening.
DextroseConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar adds sweetness and browning.
Additional note
Refined sugar from corn starch.
ApplesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food base.
Additional note
Whole fruit, simple recognizable food.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Neutral base ingredient.
Additional note
Plain water.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common seasoning.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable spice.
Additional note
Whole spice, simple food.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable ingredients. It is not a medical safety rating. 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-outsMetabolic 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", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "hydrogenated". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary 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.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary 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.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "apple". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "hydrogenated". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "flour", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "hydrogenated". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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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 Marie Callender's Lattice Apple Pie, Frozen Dessert highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. 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?
Marie Callender's Lattice Apple Pie, Frozen Dessert shows about 0.95g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Marie Callender's Lattice Apple Pie, Frozen Dessert: 15g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains real apples as the filling base; Simple, recognizable core ingredients.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar per serving (17g); Refined enriched wheat flour crust, very low fiber; Hydrogenated and seed oil in crust.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same sweets & desserts differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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.
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