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Jell-O Original Vanilla Refrigerated Pudding Cup Snacks - 4 X packaging

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Is Jell-O Original Vanilla Refrigerated Pudding Cup Snacks - 4 X healthy?

Original Vanilla Refrigerated Pudding Cup Snacks - 4 X

Dairy · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

18/100

Food Integrity Score

42/100

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 vanilla refrigerated pudding cup snacks - 4 x is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 18 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 42 out of 100. Refined, sugar-forward snack with added sugar, artificial colors, and additives; low in fiber and protein for its calories. Strengths include some dairy protein from skim milk, lower saturated fat per serving, and provides vitamin a and vitamin d fortification, while main considerations include high added sugar at about 18g per serving, artificial colors yellow 5 and yellow 6 present, and multiple additives and thickeners; ultra-processed profile.

Longevity Score 18/100Food Integrity Score 42/100

What helped the score?

  • Contains some dairy protein from skim milk
  • Lower saturated fat per serving
  • Provides vitamin A and vitamin D fortification

What held the score back?

  • High added sugar at about 18g per serving
  • Artificial colors Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 present
  • Multiple additives and thickeners; ultra-processed profile

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Skim Milk, Water, Sugar, Modified Cornstarch, Contains Less Than 1.5% Of Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (coconut And Palm Kernel Oils), Cornstarch, Calcium Phosphate, Salt, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (for Smooth Texture), Artificial Color, Sodium Alginate, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Yellow 5, Vitamin A Palmitate, Yellow 6, Vitamin D

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 110 g

  • Calories1216% DV
  • Protein1.1g2% DV
  • Total Carbs25.3g9% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat1.7g2% DV
  • Saturated Fat1.7g8% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Jell-O Original Vanilla Refrigerated Pudding Cup Snacks - 4 X
Brand
Jell-O
Category
Dairy (source: Milk/Milk Substitutes)
GTIN / UPC
00043000044216
Serving size
110 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

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  • Low-Spike Stability

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    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 (25.3g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    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 (1.1g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

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    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 (18.7g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (18.7g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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 (18.7g of 25.3g carbs)

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  • Workout Recovery

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    Athletic Performance

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

    A consideration: Lower protein (1.1g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Jell-O Original Vanilla Refrigerated Pudding Cup Snacks - 4 X highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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 Vanilla Refrigerated Pudding Cup Snacks - 4 X shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Jell-O Original Vanilla Refrigerated Pudding Cup Snacks - 4 X: 18.7g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains some dairy protein from skim milk; Lower saturated fat per serving; Provides vitamin A and vitamin D fortification.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High added sugar at about 18g per serving; Artificial colors Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 present; Multiple additives and thickeners; ultra-processed profile.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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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

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