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Trader Joe's

Is Trader Joe's Organic Apple Sauce healthy?

Organic Apple Sauce

Updated 2026-08-07

Longevity Score

90/100

Food Integrity Score

85/100

Exceptional ChoiceStrong nutrition signals and clean ingredient quality make this a standout everyday option.

Quick answer

Exceptional Choice

Trader Joe's organic apple sauce is rated exceptional choice overall, with a Longevity Score of 90 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 85 out of 100. Simple ingredients, but contains apple juice concentrate. Strengths include whole-food base, organic apples, and no added sugars, while main considerations include apple juice concentrate and natural flavor ingredient.

Longevity Score 90/100Food Integrity Score 85/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole-food base
  • Includes organic apples
  • No added sugars

What held the score back?

  • Contains apple juice concentrate
  • Natural flavor ingredient

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Organic apples, organic cinnamon, organic apple juice concentrate, organic natural flavor.

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 127 g (127 g (127 g))

  • Calories70% DV
  • Protein0g0% DV
  • Total Carbs18g7% DV
  • Fiber1.6g6% DV
  • Total Fat0g0% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Organic Apple Sauce
GTIN / UPC
00000000531757
Serving size
127 g (127 g (127 g))
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

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: Higher sugar (16.9g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    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: Lower protein (0g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

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    Metabolic Health

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

    A consideration: Higher sugar (16.9g)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (16.9g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (16.9g of 18g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Organic Apple Sauce highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly 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?

Trader Joe's Organic Apple Sauce shows about 1.6g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Organic Apple Sauce: 0g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole-food base; Includes organic apples; No added sugars.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Contains apple juice concentrate; Natural flavor ingredient.

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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