Trader Joe’s Organic Apple Banana Fruit Sauce Crushers
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
- Fiber
- Protein
Verdict
Trader Joe’s Organic Apple Banana Fruit Sauce Crushers are portable, blended fruit purees. Their main strength is a very low sodium profile, while their main tradeoff is a more formulated profile compared to whole fruit. Overall, they serve as a convenient, pre-portioned fruit option for active days.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try it as a quick snack during a hike or stir it into a bowl of oatmeal for extra flavor.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by low calories and an absence of added sugars or fats. However, the lack of protein and minimal fiber means it provides a quick burst of sweetness without much satiety.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs | 16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 12g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 4% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from apple and banana purees. The addition of fruit juice concentrates creates a shelf-stable, concentrated formulation that differs from the texture and nutrient density of fresh fruit.
Ingredients
ORGANIC APPLE PUREE, ORGANIC BANANA PUREE, ORGANIC APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
