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Jell-O Sugar Free Strawberry Gelatin
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Jell-O Sugar Free Strawberry Gelatin

Jell-O
12.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
1g
Protein
45mg
Sodium
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jell-O Sugar Free Strawberry Gelatin cups are a familiar, brightly packaged snack that you’ll typically find in the dessert or boxed gelatin aisle near puddings, pie fillings and other instant desserts. Store displays often sit close to sugar-free and diet-friendly options and occasionally near lunchbox items or seasonal snack endcaps. This product suits quick grab-and-go shopping occasions—packing school lunches, adding a low-calorie treat for movie night, or slipping several cups into a road-trip snack stash. The Jell-O brand positions itself as nostalgic, family-friendly and value-oriented, leaning on decades of recognition and targeting parents, dieters, and anyone seeking low-calorie sweets; marketing emphasizes convenience and guilt-free taste. Label characteristics include clear “Zero Sugar” or “Sugar Free” claims, calorie-per-serving highlights, kosher certification, and playful kid-friendly colors; there are no organic or natural claims and the packaging is plastic single-serve cups in a multi-pack sleeve. In plain language the product is highly processed: it contains isolated ingredients and multiple additives like artificial sweeteners, colors and acidity regulators. Sensory details: the cups yield a wobbly, glossy gel that trembles when spooned, with a bright artificial strawberry aroma and a sweet, slightly metallic aftertaste from nonnutritive sweeteners; texture is smooth and jiggly with no fruit pieces. Ritual use is casual—opened and eaten directly from the cup for a quick dessert or snack, often with a spoon at home, school or on the go. The overall story is one of convenient, low-calorie enjoyment rooted in mid-century dessert tradition but made with modern processed ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium45mg2%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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,, GELATIN,, ADIPIC, ACID, (FOR, TARTNESS),, SODIUM, CITRATE, (CONTROLS, ACIDITY),, CITRIC, ACID, (FOR, TARTNESS),, ASPARTAME*, AND, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM, (SWEETENERS),, SALT,, RED, 40,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR., *PHENYLKETONURICS:, CONTAINS, PHENYLALANINE.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No 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 industrially formulated ingredients and additives (artificial sweeteners, artificial color, flavorings, acidity regulators) and is made as a ready-to-eat processed product, fitting the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Jell-O Sugar Free Strawberry Gelatin

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your goals. This gelatin is low in calories (just 10 per serving), and it's sugar-free, which might be a plus if you're watching your sugar intake. However, it's also made with artificial sweeteners and dyes, so if you're aiming for a whole-food diet, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

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