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Jell-O Chocolate Flavor Zero Sugar Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, 1.4 oz Box
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Jell-O Chocolate Flavor Zero Sugar Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, 1.4 oz Box

Jell-O
1.4 oz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
1g
Protein
290mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
43
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jell-O Chocolate Flavor Zero Sugar Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling is a small, brightly boxed 1.4‑ounce powdered mix that you’ll typically find in the baking and dessert mixes aisle, shelved alongside other instant pudding, gelatin, and pie filling mixes. It’s aimed at shoppers looking for quick, kid-friendly desserts, sweet swaps for lower calorie diets, or convenient ingredients for weekend baking projects like poke cakes and pie fillings. The brand leans on a nostalgic American pantry identity — Jell‑O evokes childhood treats and easy entertaining — while the “zero sugar” and “reduced calorie” callouts target calorie-conscious adults and parents. The label presents health halos (zero sugar, reduced calories) but carries no organic or natural-only certification; instead it lists artificial colors, artificial and natural flavors, and intense sweeteners (aspartame and acesulfame potassium). Packaging is a single sealed pouch inside a colorful retail box, with playful color accents that appeal to families. Preparation is ritualistically simple: stir into milk, wait a few minutes, and you have a glossy, thick chocolate pudding with a smooth, custard‑like mouthfeel and a slightly artificial sweet finish. In recipes it functions as a quick pie filling or layered dessert component. From a processing standpoint this product is highly processed — a blend of modified starches, maltodextrin, phosphates, gums, emulsifiers, artificial colors, flavors, and intense sweeteners formulated for shelf stability and fast convenience. Its sensory profile and branding make it a convenient, comforting pantry staple for quick desserts and family-friendly snacking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 4
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate7g3%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein1g
* 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,, COCOA, (PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI),, MALTODEXTRIN,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, TETRASODIUM, PYROPHOSPHATE,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SALT,, ASPARTAME*, AND, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM, (SWEETENERS),, XANTHAN, GUM,, CALCIUM, SULFATE,, ARTIFICIAL, COLOR,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORS,, RED, 40,, YELLOW, 5,, MONO-, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, BLUE, 2.*PHENYLKETONURICS:, CONTAINS, PHENYLALANINE..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • mono- and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 2 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list is dominated by industrially modified ingredients (modified cornstarch, maltodextrin), additives (phosphates, xanthan gum, emulsifiers), artificial colors/flavors and non-nutritive sweeteners, which characterize an ultra-processed food.

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Common Questions about Jell-O Chocolate Flavor Zero Sugar Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, 1.4 oz Box

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This pudding mix is low in calories at just 30 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 if you're aiming for a whole-foods approach, you might consider it more of a treat than a health food.

Perfect For

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holiday-baking
back-to-school

Vibe:

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