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Jell-O Cheesecake Sugar Free & Fat Free Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix
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Jell-O Cheesecake Sugar Free & Fat Free Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix

Jell-O
1 oz
Available at Foodtown
25
Calories
0g
Protein
290mg
Sodium
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

This 1-ounce Jell-O Cheesecake Sugar Free & Fat Free Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix is a small, brightly packaged pantry staple you’d spot on the grocery store shelf in the baking and dessert mixes aisle — shelved alongside other instant puddings, gelatins, pie fillings and sugar-free dessert options, often near canned whipped toppings and cake mixes. It’s marketed as a quick, lower-calorie dessert solution for busy families and calorie-conscious shoppers: the brand leans on nostalgia and playful convenience, promising a familiar cheesecake-flavored treat without the sugar or fat. Labels shout "Zero Sugar" and "Fat Free" and use kid-friendly bright colors and upbeat copy; there are no organic or “all-natural” certifications. In plain language the product is a highly processed mix made from industrial ingredients and additives (thickeners, artificial sweeteners, colors and flavor systems) designed to dissolve into milk and set quickly. Sensory experience: mixed with cold milk it turns into a glossy, smooth, slightly gelatinous pudding with a sweet, artificial cheesecake flavor and a faint synthetic aftertaste from nonnutritive sweeteners; the included Yellow 5/6 colorants can tint the finished pudding. Packaging is a sealed 1-ounce foil or paper pouch inside a retail box — the ritual is simple: stir, wait a few minutes, chill, and serve. Home cooks commonly use it straight as a quick snack, folded into layered desserts, as pie filling or in poke cakes. Culturally it sits at the intersection of convenience, budget-friendly comfort food and diet-friendly snacking — an instantly recognizable processed dessert option in American groceries.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 4
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, MALTODEXTRIN,, TETRASODIUM, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SALT,, ARTIFICIAL, COLOR,, XANTHAN, GUM,, ASPARTAME*, (SWEETENER),, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORS, (CONTAINS, BARLEY),, CALCIUM, SULFATE,, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM, (SWEETENER),, MONO-, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, LACTIC, ACID,, YELLOW, 5,, YELLOW, 6.*PHENYLKETONURICS:, CONTAINS, PHENYLALANINE..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Mono- and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified cornstarch, maltodextrin, artificial sweeteners, colors, emulsifiers, thickeners, and flavor systems), indicating formulation and processing typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Jell-O Cheesecake Sugar Free & Fat Free Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This mix is low in calories at just 25 per serving and has no added sugars, which is great if you're watching your intake. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and colors, so it might not be everyone's idea of a wholesome treat. It's all about balance!

Perfect For

movie-night
holiday-baking
weekend-brunch

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