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Is Jell-O Original Strawberry Ready-To- Eat Jello Cups Gelatin Snack healthy?

Original Strawberry Ready-To- Eat Jello Cups Gelatin Snack

Dairy · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

14/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Consider Avoiding

At least one major score is weak enough that many people will want a clearer alternative for regular use.

Quick answer

Consider Avoiding

Jell-O original strawberry ready-to- eat jello cups gelatin snack is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 14 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Sugar-dominant gelatin snack with minimal protein or fiber, plus artificial color and flavor; low nutrient density. Strengths include low saturated fat and no cholesterol, simple, short ingredient list, and low calorie per serving, while main considerations include very high sugar, mostly added sugar, artificial color (red 40) present, and negligible fiber and minimal protein.

Longevity Score 14/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Low saturated fat and no cholesterol
  • Simple, short ingredient list
  • Low calorie per serving

What held the score back?

  • Very high sugar, mostly added sugar
  • Artificial color (Red 40) present
  • Negligible fiber and minimal protein

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Ingredients WATER, SUGAR, FRUIT JUICE BLEND FROM CONCENTRATE (WATER, STRAWBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE), GELATIN, CONTAINS LESS THAN 0.5% OF ADIPIC ACID AND CITRIC ACID (FOR TARTNESS), SODIUM CITRATE (CONTROLS ACIDITY), RED 40, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 382.7115 g

  • Calories26813% DV
  • Protein3.8g8% DV
  • Total Carbs65.1g24% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat0g0% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Jell-O Original Strawberry Ready-To- Eat Jello Cups Gelatin Snack
Brand
Jell-O
Category
Dairy (source: Milk/Milk Substitutes)
GTIN / UPC
00043000045749
Serving size
382.7115 g
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher net carbs (65.1g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0g)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (3.8g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (65.1g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (65.1g)

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  • Athletic Fueling

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (65.1g of 65.1g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Jell-O Original Strawberry Ready-To- Eat Jello Cups Gelatin Snack highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Jell-O Original Strawberry Ready-To- Eat Jello Cups Gelatin Snack shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Jell-O Original Strawberry Ready-To- Eat Jello Cups Gelatin Snack: 65.06g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Added sugar (sugar listed as 2nd ingredient). Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low saturated fat and no cholesterol; Simple, short ingredient list; Low calorie per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Very high sugar, mostly added sugar; Artificial color (Red 40) present; Negligible fiber and minimal protein.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same dairy differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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