Calories in Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid
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Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid contains 42 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (244 g) provides about 102 kcal.
Roughly 97% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 2% from fat and 1% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 42 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.1 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.008 g | 0% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.3 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars M | 9.4 g | |
| Protein M | 0.17 g | 0.3% |
| Vitamin A ? | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 21.2 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.5 µg | 0.4% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.084 mg | 0.5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.041 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 2.2 mg | 0.4% |
| Calcium M | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron M | 0.23 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium M | 3 mg | 0.7% |
| Phosphorus M | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Potassium M | 74 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 0.03 mg | 0.3% |
| Copper M | 0.027 mg | 3% |
| Manganese M | 0.025 mg | 1% |
| Selenium I | 0.3 µg | 0.5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 1%
- Carbohydrates 97%
- Fat 2%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.17 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber1.1 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars9.4 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.1 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.008 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium2 mgbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water88.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.014 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 1.1 g |
| Glucose M | 2.3 g |
| Fructose M | 5.9 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.07 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.006 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.006 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.01 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.01 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.002 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.002 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.005 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.003 g |
| Valine ? | 0.008 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.005 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.003 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.006 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.028 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.017 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.006 g |
| Proline ? | 0.006 g |
| Serine ? | 0.007 g |
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.007 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (9)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (9)
| Water M | 88.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.24 g |
| Energy C | 176 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 29 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 3 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.4 mg |
Other forms of Applesauce
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applesauce, canned, sweetened, with salt Canned | 76 | 0.18 g | 19.9 g | 0.18 g |
| Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid Canned | 42 | 0.17 g | 11.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Applesauce, canned, sweetened, without salt Canned | 68 | 0.16 g | 17.5 g | 0.17 g |
| Applesauce, unsweetened, with added vitamin C | 46 | 0.27 g | 12.3 g | 0.16 g |
| Applesauce, regular | 75 | 0.25 g | 18 g | 0.17 g |
| Applesauce, unsweetened | 52 | 0.27 g | 12.3 g | 0.16 g |
| Applesauce, flavored | 75 | 0.25 g | 18 g | 0.17 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plums, canned, purple, water pack, solids and liquids Canned | 41 | 0.39 g | 11 g | 0.01 g |
| Peaches, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids Canned | 44 | 0.63 g | 11.6 g | 0.03 g |
| Grapes, canned, thompson seedless, water pack, solids and liquids Canned | 40 | 0.5 g | 10.3 g | 0.11 g |
| Cherries, sweet, canned, water pack, solids and liquids Canned | 46 | 0.77 g | 11.8 g | 0.13 g |
| Pears, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids Canned | 50 | 0.34 g | 12.9 g | 0.07 g |
| Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, juice pack Canned | 37 | 0.62 g | 9.6 g | 0.03 g |
| Orange, canned, juice pack Canned | 37 | 0.62 g | 9.6 g | 0.03 g |
| Guava nectar, with sucralose, canned Canned | 48 | 0.3 g | 13.3 g | 0.07 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned applesauce?
100 g of canned applesauce has 42 kcal. 1 cup (244 g): about 102 kcal.
How much protein is in canned applesauce?
Canned applesauce contains 0.17 g of protein per 100 g (0.3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.41 g in 1 cup (244 g). About 1% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in canned applesauce?
Canned applesauce has 11.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 9.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned applesauce?
Canned applesauce contains 0.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.008 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned applesauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned applesauce?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 167772. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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