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Pillsbury Creamy Chocolate Fudge Frosting - Sugar Free
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Pillsbury Creamy Chocolate Fudge Frosting - Sugar Free

Pillsbury
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
85mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Creamy Chocolate Fudge Frosting - Sugar Free is a mainstream, pantry-ready tub of spreadable chocolate frosting you’ll typically find in the baking aisle next to cake mixes, other frostings, and cake-decorating supplies — sometimes shelved near ‘sugar free’ or diabetic-friendly products. The product reads as a convenience solution for last-minute celebrations: think birthday cupcakes, holiday sheet cakes, or a quick upgrade to cookies and brownies. Pillsbury’s long-standing, family-oriented brand voice positions this item as an approachable, all-occasion indulgence aimed at households balancing treat-seeking with sugar-controlled diets; marketing leans on nostalgia and easy entertaining rather than artisanal credentials. The label foregrounds “Zero Sugar” and “Gluten Free,” creating a health-halo for shoppers seeking lower-sugar options, but there are no organic or natural certifications and the pack includes artificial colors and non-nutritive sweeteners. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed, shelf-stable frosting made from industrially produced sweeteners, refined oils, emulsifiers and texturizers. Sensory impressions: a dense, glossy, spreadable chocolate paste with a fudgy flavor and a smooth mouthfeel from added oils and emulsifiers; it comes in a 15 oz resealable plastic tub that you stir then pipe or spread onto cooled baked goods. The common ritual is quick — stir, spoon, spread, store in the fridge after opening — which reinforces its role as a convenient, no-bake finishing touch for celebrations, last-minute desserts, or everyday sweet cravings when shoppers want chocolate frosting without the sugar spike.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 14
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium85mg4%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
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

Maltitol, Syrup,, Palm, Oil,, Water,, Polydextrose,, Sorbitol,, Maltodextrin,, Isomalt,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Canola, Oil,, Cellulose,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Mono-and, Diglycerides,, Salt,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Citrus, Fiber,, Polysorbate, 60,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Soy, Lecithin,, Sucralose, (Non, Nutritive, Sweetener),, Citric, Acid,, Guar, Gum,, Artificial, Color, (Including, Red, 40,, Yellow, 5, and, Blue, 1),, Ascorbyl, Palmitate, and, Mixed, Tocopherols, (Antioxidants)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono-and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - 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?

Formulated primarily from industrial ingredients (polyols, maltodextrin, refined oils) with multiple additives, emulsifiers, artificial colors and non-nutritive sweeteners, indicating ultraprocessing consistent with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Creamy Chocolate Fudge Frosting - Sugar Free

The Creamy Chocolate Fudge Frosting is sugar-free, which might sound like a win for some, but 'healthy' can be pretty subjective. It’s lower in sugar compared to traditional frostings, but it does contain a mix of sweeteners, oils, and preservatives. If you're looking for a treat that won’t spike your blood sugar, this could be a good option, but moderation is still key!

Perfect For

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