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Jell-O Pistachio Zero Sugar Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, 1 oz Box
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Jell-O Pistachio Zero Sugar Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, 1 oz Box

Jell-O
1 oz
Available at Foodtown
25
Calories
0g
Protein
290mg
Sodium
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jell‑O Pistachio Zero Sugar Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling is a small, 1‑ounce boxed mix you’d spot on the grocery middle shelf in the baking and dessert aisle, shelved with other instant pudding mixes, gelatin packets and pie fillings. It reads like a family staple for quick desserts: an iconic, retro Jell‑O brand product marketed toward parents and budget‑minded shoppers who want a low‑calorie treat for kids or to use as an ingredient in baking. The label leans on a health halo — “Zero Sugar” and “Reduced Calorie” — while offering no organic or natural certification; instead the ingredients list shows artificial flavors, artificial colors and non‑nutritive sweeteners. In plain terms this is a highly processed instant mix containing modified starches, sweeteners, emulsifiers and preservatives. Sensory experience is predictable: a pale green, pistachio‑colored powder that turns into a smooth, glossy, silky pudding when stirred into milk and chilled for a few minutes. Flavor is sweet with a bright, artificial pistachio note and a slightly cooling aftertaste from high‑intensity sweeteners. The ritual is simple — open the sealed pouch in the small box, mix with milk, let set — and it’s often used for quick weeknight desserts, poke cakes, pie fillings or as a nostalgic snack made with kids. It plays into convenience, nostalgia and playful dessert creativity rather than whole‑food or artisanal positioning.

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,, PISTACHIOS,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SALT,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, ARTIFICIAL, COLOR,, ASPARTAME*, AND, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM, (SWEETENERS),, XANTHAN, GUM,, CALCIUM, SULFATE,, COTTONSEED, OIL,, MONO-, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, YELLOW, 5,, BLUE, 1,, YELLOW, 6,, BHA, (PRESERVATIVE).*PHENYLKETONURICS:, CONTAINS, PHENYLALANINE..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • cottonseed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • mono- and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • BHA - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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 and additives (modified starch, maltodextrin, artificial colors/flavors, non‑nutritive sweeteners, emulsifiers, preservatives) and is formulated ready‑to‑use, fitting the NOVA ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Jell-O Pistachio Zero Sugar Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, 1 oz Box

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! If you're looking for a low-calorie dessert option, this pudding definitely fits the bill at just 25 calories per serving. However, it does contain artificial ingredients and preservatives, so if you're after something more whole-food based, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
holiday-baking
back-to-school

Vibe:

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