How Much Sugar Is in Applesauce?
140 g of applesauce has about 14 g of sugar — naturally occurring, not added during processing.
in 140 g · about 3.3 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 14 g
- Per 100 g
- 9.7 g
- Type
- Natural sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 3.3 tsp
Fine in a portion — worth keeping an eye on.
Applesauce carries roughly 14 g of sugar per 140 g, which works out to about 9.7 g per 100 g. That places it in the 'moderate' band for a typical serving.
Because this sugar occurs naturally in the food itself, it typically comes packaged with fibre, water, or other nutrients that slow how fast it hits your bloodstream — unlike the same amount of sugar added to a processed product.
How applesauce compares
Out of 205 everyday foods and drinks we track, applesauce ranks #87 for sugar per serving — more than 58% of them.
- Mushroom Sauce14g
- Bran Muffin14g
- Applesauce (this page)14g
- Peach13g
- Cantaloupe13g
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Lower-sugar swaps
- This is already a moderate-to-low sugar choice for its category
Frequently asked questions
- Is the sugar in applesauce natural or added?
- It's naturally occurring — applesauce doesn't have sugar added during processing.
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Sugar values from USDA FoodData Central; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-30.