Trader Joe’s Organic Apple Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon Fruit Sauce Crushers are portable, pre-pureed fruit snacks for on-the-go fuel. Their main strength is the total absence of sodium, while their main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, they function as a lightweight, fruit-based energy option for active moments.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try it as a topping for a bowl of oatmeal or paired with almond butter on whole-grain toast.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is very lean, featuring low calories and no added sugars. However, it provides negligible protein and only a small amount of fiber.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs | 11g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 8g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 4% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from organic apple puree and cinnamon, with ascorbic acid added to maintain color. This simple base is processed into a shelf-stable, pureed format to ensure convenience and longevity.
Ingredients
ORGANIC APPLE PUREE, ORGANIC CINNAMON POWDER, ASCORBIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN COLOR)
