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Jell-O Pudding, Sugar Free Dark Chocolate
Dairy
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Jell-O Pudding, Sugar Free Dark Chocolate

Jell-O
14.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
2g
Protein
180mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jell-O Zero Sugar Dark Chocolate Pudding cups are presented as a convenient, reduced‑calorie take on a classic dessert — usually shelved in the grocery store’s grab‑and‑go snack or refrigerated single‑serve section, and often found near yogurt, other pudding cups and lunchbox items (or on snack‑aisle endcaps stocked with single‑serve desserts). They’re marketed for quick snacking occasions: school lunches, an after‑work treat, or a travel snack. The brand leans on familiar, family‑friendly recognition; Jell‑O evokes childhood nostalgia while the “Zero Sugar / Reduced‑calorie” positioning targets calorie‑conscious adults and parents looking for lower‑sugar options for kids. Packaging is bright and branded, but lacks organic or “all‑natural” certification; instead the label emphasizes “zero sugar” and “reduced calories,” creating a health halo despite the long ingredient list. Visually and texturally the product is a smooth, spoonable dark chocolate pudding — creamy but slightly gelled thanks to modified starches and alginates — sold in small plastic cups in a sleeve of four for portability. Eating it is a quick ritual: peel the lid and spoon in, often at a desk, in a lunchbox or after a meal. In plain language, this is a highly processed, factory‑made snack built from industrial ingredients (modified starches, sugar alcohols and intense sweeteners, emulsifiers and artificial flavors) designed for shelf stability, uniform texture and consistent flavor. The overall story: a familiar, convenient American snack that trades natural ingredients for portability, low calories and predictable chocolate comfort.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein2g
* 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

WATER,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, MALTITOL,, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, MILK, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 1.5%, OF, HYDROGENATED, VEGETABLE, OIL, (COCONUT, AND, PALM, KERNEL, OILS),, SALT,, SODIUM, STEAROYL, LACTYLATE, (FOR, SMOOTH, TEXTURE),, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, ALGINATE,, SUCRALOSE,, ARTIFICIAL, COLOR,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Coconut and Palm Kernel Oils) - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Artificial Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo 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?

This product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified cornstarch, maltitol, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, hydrogenated vegetable oils, emulsifiers, artificial colors/flavors), indicating industrial formulation and intensive processing consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed).

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Common Questions about Jell-O Pudding, Sugar Free Dark Chocolate

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This pudding is lower in sugar and calories compared to traditional puddings, making it a decent option if you're looking to cut back on sweet stuff. However, it does contain some processed ingredients and artificial sweeteners, so it's best enjoyed in moderation rather than as a staple in your diet.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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