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Jell-O Pudding, Sugar Free Dulce De Leche
Dairy
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Jell-O Pudding, Sugar Free Dulce De Leche

Jell-O
14.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
1g
Protein
160mg
Sodium
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jell-O Pudding Sugar Free Dulce de Leche is a shelf-stable, ready-to-eat snack sold in small plastic cups with peel-back foil lids, typically found in the grocery aisle with instant puddings, gelatin mixes and other shelf-stable dessert cups rather than the refrigerated dairy case. Shoppers will spot it near other Jell-O products, sugar-free snacks and single-serve convenience items. It works for quick lunchbox additions, on-the-go snack runs, road trips, or as a low-calorie dessert after dinner. The brand positioning leans on decades of American familiarity—Jell-O evokes family-friendly, budget-conscious comfort food for parents and nostalgic adults while the “Zero Sugar” and flavor-forward name (Dulce de Leche) target calorie-conscious shoppers and kids who like sweet treats. The label features health-halo cues like “Zero Sugar” and calorie counts, bright, kid-friendly colors and no organic or natural-only certifications; it also explicitly states “artificially flavored,” and lists artificial colors and non-nutritive sweeteners. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed, industrially formulated product containing modified starches, sugar alcohols, intense sweeteners, gums and emulsifiers to create texture and stability. Sensory-wise, expect a smooth, thick, slightly gelatinous caramel-like custard that’s sweet with a synthetic dulce de leche note; the small cups encourage spooning straight from the container as a quick ritual. Packaging emphasizes portability and portion control—four cups per sleeve—making it a convenient, familiar indulgence in American grocery culture where speed and predictability often trump culinary authenticity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
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

WATER,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, MALTITOL,, MILK, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 1.5%, OF, HYDROGENATED, VEGETABLE, OIL, (COCONUT, AND, PALM, KERNEL, OILS),, ARTIFICIAL, COLOR,, SALT,, SODIUM, STEAROYL, LACTYLATE, (FOR, SMOOTH, TEXTURE),, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, CAROB, BEAN, GUM,, SODIUM, ALGINATE,, SUCRALOSE,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM,, YELLOW, 6,, YELLOW, 5..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Hydrogenated vegetable oil (coconut and palm kernel oils) - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - 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?

Contains many industrial ingredients—modified starch, sugar alcohols and nonnutritive sweeteners, hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, gums, artificial colors and flavors—characteristic of ultra-processed foods, so it aligns with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Jell-O Pudding, Sugar Free Dulce De Leche

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your goals. At 60 calories per serving and with no added sugars, it’s lower in calories than traditional puddings. However, it’s important to note that it contains artificial sweeteners and modified cornstarch, which some folks prefer to limit in their diets.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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