Unsweetened Applesauce Calories and Nutrition Facts
Unsweetened Applesauce has 52 calories per 100 g, with 0.3 g protein, 12.3 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Applesauce, unsweetened, with added vitamin C (FDC ID: 2346414).
A 100g serving of unsweetened applesauce contains 52 calories, 0.3g protein, 12.3g total carbs (12.3g net carbs), and 0.2g fat.
Energy density
0.52 kcal/g
very low
Protein / 100 kcal
0.6 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
12.3 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
192 g
≈ 6.8 oz
- Sugars
- 9.7g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 1mg
Applesauce, unsweetened, with added vitamin C nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for applesauce, unsweetened, with added vitamin c per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate, and it is relatively low in calories.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal | — |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 9.7 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Unsweetened Applesauce calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 0.52 kcal per gram (very low energy density), you can eat a large volume of this for very few calories, which makes it useful for filling out a meal in a deficit.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 15 kcal | 0.1 g | 3.5 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 52 kcal | 0.3 g | 12.3 g | 0.2 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 59 kcal | 0.3 g | 13.9 g | 0.2 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 118 kcal | 0.7 g | 27.9 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 236 kcal | 1.4 g | 55.8 g | 0.9 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2346414.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How unsweetened applesauce compares to other fruits
Against the 44 fruits in this database, unsweetened applesauce ranks 15th lowest in calories and 35th highest in protein. The category averages 72 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 28% below it. The lightest option in the category is watermelon, seedless, rind only, raw at 19 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is figs, dried, uncooked at 3.3 g per 100 g.
| Fruits (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍎 Apple juice, with added vitamin C, from concentrate, shelf stable | 48 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.48 |
| 🍽️ Apricot, with skin, raw | 48 kcal | 1 g | 0.48 |
| 🍎 Applesauce, unsweetened, with added vitamin C (this page) | 52 kcal | 0.3 g | 0.52 |
| 🍐 Pears, raw, bartlett | 57 kcal | 0.4 g | 0.57 |
| 🍽️ Raspberries, raw | 57 kcal | 1 g | 0.57 |
Portion planning with unsweetened applesauce
- 100 calories comes to about 192 g (6.8 oz).
- Macro split by calories: 94% carbs, 2% protein, 3% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- Low fat — 0.2 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Sodium free — 1 mg per 100 g (< 5 mg)
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Unsweetened Applesauce FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of unsweetened applesauce?
One serving of 100 g provides 52 calories, 12.3 g total carbs, 0.3 g protein, and 0.2 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of unsweetened applesauce?
Unsweetened Applesauce contains 52 calories per 100 g, with 0.3 g protein, 12.3 g carbohydrate, and 0.2 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for unsweetened applesauce?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Applesauce, unsweetened, with added vitamin C" is FDC ID: 2346414. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of unsweetened applesauce?
By calories, unsweetened applesauce is approximately 94% carbohydrates, 2% protein, and 3% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of unsweetened applesauce?
One ounce (28 g) of unsweetened applesauce has 15 calories, with 0.1 g protein, 3.5 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 59 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 236 calories.
How much unsweetened applesauce is 100 calories?
About 192 g of unsweetened applesauce supplies 100 calories, because it carries 0.52 kcal per gram (very low energy density). You can eat a large volume of this for very few calories, which makes it useful for filling out a meal in a deficit.
Is unsweetened applesauce high or low in calories for a fruit?
Unsweetened Applesauce sits 28% below the fruits average of 72 kcal per 100 g, ranking 15th lowest of 44 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.