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Jell-O Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, 3.9 oz Box
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Jell-O Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, 3.9 oz Box

Jell-O
3.9 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
1g
Protein
17g
Sugars
390mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jell-O Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding & Pie Filling (3.9 oz) is a boxed, shelf-stable dessert mix you’ll find in the baking and dessert aisle alongside other Jell-O gelatin mixes, instant puddings, cake mixes and pie fillings. The brand reads as classic, family-oriented and kid-focused—often bought by parents, grandparents and anyone chasing quick, nostalgic treats. It’s marketed around convenience and fun: a sealed powder pouch that becomes a glossy, spoonable chocolate fudge pudding after stirring into milk and chilling for a few minutes. Sensory cues include a smooth, creamy texture once prepared, an artificially intensified chocolate aroma and a very sweet flavor profile with a fudge-like finish; visually it delivers a uniform dark-brown pudding that can double as pie filling or frosting for a poke cake. Packaging is a small cardboard box containing a foil-sealed pouch; the ritual is simple and child-friendly—measure, stir, wait, serve. Label copy emphasizes speed and playfulness (“ready in as little as five minutes”), not natural or organic credentials; ingredients list and colorful branding (including artificial color names) reveal artificial flavors, emulsifiers and phosphates rather than “clean label” claims. Health halos are minimal—no organic seal, and the front does not imply high nutritional benefit. In plain terms, this is a highly processed convenience product made from refined sugar, modified starches and several industrial additives and flavorings. You’ll see it chosen for last-minute desserts, kids’ activities, and familiar comfort cooking rather than health-focused shopping trips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 4
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium390mg17%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars17g34%
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

SUGAR,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, COCOA, (PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI),, DISODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, TETRASODIUM, PYROPHOSPHATE,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, MONO-, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, ARTIFICIAL, COLOR,, RED, 40,, YELLOW, 5,, BLUE, 1..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • mono- and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (modified cornstarch, emulsifiers, phosphate salts), artificial flavors and colors, which classifies it as ultra-processed under NOVA criteria.

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Common Questions about Jell-O Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, 3.9 oz Box

The Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding isn’t exactly what you’d call a health food, but it can fit into a balanced diet. With 17 grams of added sugars per serving, it's definitely a sweet treat rather than a nutritional powerhouse. Think of it as an indulgence that’s perfect for special occasions or just a little pick-me-up!

Perfect For

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