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Swiss Miss Pudding, Chocolate Vanilla Swirl
Dairy
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Swiss Miss Pudding, Chocolate Vanilla Swirl

Swiss Miss
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
21g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Swiss Miss Pudding, Chocolate Vanilla Swirl arrives in a refrigerated dairy-dessert section alongside single-serve yogurts, gelatin cups, and other flavored puddings. Packaged as a multi-cup offering in plastic cups with foil lids, it sits near family-friendly snack cups and boxed pudding mixes where grab-and-go parents and kids shop. This product fits quick-stop trips for lunchbox staples, after-school snacks, or dessert additions for casual weeknight dinners and movie nights. Swiss Miss positions it as a nostalgic, family-oriented treat — invoking the brand’s long association with cocoa and approachable comfort foods — and markets to parents seeking convenient, kid-approved desserts; the packaging references charitable work (Child Hunger Ends Here) to bolster wholesome brand vibes. The label leans on “made with fresh milk” and “naturally and artificially flavored” language while displaying bright, kid-appealing colors; there is no organic certification and visible color additives (Yellow 5, Yellow 6) and processed cocoa are listed. In plain terms, this is a highly processed dairy dessert made from milk and sugar plus industrial ingredients such as modified corn starch, hydrogenated oil, emulsifiers and artificial flavors. Sensory-wise expect a thick, creamy mouthfeel with a soft spoonable texture and a visible chocolate-vanilla swirl; sweetness is prominent and the finish is smooth rather than fresh-dairy bright. Consumption rituals include popping a chilled cup open with a small plastic spoon for school snacks, quick desserts after dinner, or portion-controlled treats during travel. Overall it sits at the intersection of convenience, childhood nostalgia and value-oriented family snacking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 pudding cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars21g
Added Sugars17g34%
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

Nonfat, Milk,, Sugar,, Water,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Hydrogenated, Coconut, Oil,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Salt,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Natural, And, Artificial, Flavors,, Color, Added,, Yellow, 5,, Yellow, 6., CONTAINS:, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Hydrogenated Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - 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?

The product contains refined sugars, modified starch, hydrogenated oil, emulsifiers, artificial flavors and colorants—industrial ingredients and additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Swiss Miss Pudding, Chocolate Vanilla Swirl

The Chocolate Vanilla Swirl pudding can be a fun treat, especially if you're looking for a quick dessert. However, it does contain a fair amount of sugar — 21 grams per serving! So while it’s not a superfood, it can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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