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Jell-O Temptations Pudding, Strawberry Cheesecake
Dairy
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Jell-O Temptations Pudding, Strawberry Cheesecake

Jell-O
14.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
21g
Sugars
115mg
Sodium
77
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jell-O Temptations Pudding, Strawberry Cheesecake is a four-pack of 14.1-ounce ready-to-eat dessert cups that read like a convenience-oriented spin on a classic American treat. You'd typically find it in the refrigerated dairy desserts section of a supermarket, shelved near single-serve yogurts, refrigerated puddings and other grab-and-go snack cups, often facing bright, kid-friendly packaging that stands out against plain dairy tubs. It fits quick-stop shopping trips and lunchbox runs as well as after-school snacks, easy dessert moments after a weeknight meal, or a simple sweet to toss in a cooler for a short outing. The Jell-O brand leans on nostalgia and family-friendly recognition, appealing to parents buying for kids and adults who remember the brand from childhood; marketing emphasizes convenience, familiarity and indulgence over premium or artisanal positioning. Labels lean into health halos selectively — the package calls out no high fructose corn syrup and kosher certification — while also displaying obvious kid-targeted cues like bright color names and playful visuals; there is no organic certification and the ingredient list includes several additives. In plain language, this is a highly processed, ready-to-eat dessert made with altered starches, gums, emulsifiers, a mix of natural and artificial flavors and colorants. Sensory notes: spoonable, silky pudding texture with a sweet, tangy cheesecake note from cream cheese and lactic acid, a sweet strawberry swirl and a glossy, slightly gelatinous finish; the cups come in individual plastic containers with foil lids, perfect for the ritual of peeling and spooning straight from the cup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 snack
Servings per Container: 4
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Total Sugars21g
Added Sugars18g36%
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

SKIM, MILK,, SUGAR,, WATER,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, CREAM, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK, AND, CREAM,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, CAROB, BEAN, GUM),, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, HYDROGENATED, VEGETABLE, OIL, (COCONUT, AND, PALM, KERNEL, OILS),, LACTIC, ACID,, GELATIN,, CELLULOSE, GUM,, SODIUM, STEAROYL, LACTYLATE, ,, MILK,, STRAWBERRY, PUREE,, CAROB, BEAN, GUM,, SODIUM, CITRATE,, WHEY,, FUMARIC, AND, CITRIC, ACID,, PECTIN,, BUTTERMILK,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, CREAM,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, CALCIUM, SULFATE,, SALT,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, ENZYMES,, RED, 40,, YELLOW, 5,, YELLOW, 6,, BLUE, 1..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Hydrogenated vegetable oil (coconut and palm kernel oils) - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starch, hydrogenated vegetable oil, gums, emulsifiers, artificial colors/flavors) and is a ready-to-eat formulated product, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Jell-O Temptations Pudding, Strawberry Cheesecake

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy'! This pudding is a sweet treat, clocking in at 130 calories and 21 grams of sugar per serving. If you're looking for a snack that satisfies a sweet tooth without being a full dessert, it could fit into your lifestyle — just be mindful of the sugar content!

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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