Grape-flavored gelatin dessert

Grape-flavored gelatin dessert recipe videos

Grape-flavored gelatin dessert is a wobbly, translucent sweet treat made by setting fruit-flavored liquid with gelatin or a plant-based alternative. It typically contains sugar, artificial or natural grape flavoring, and food coloring, and is a popular, nostalgic snack in many parts of the world, especially in the United States and Asia.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from added sugars, offering little to no protein, fat, or significant vitamins. A standard serving generally contains around 70-100 calories, depending on the brand and whether it's prepared with added sugar or is sugar-free.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	70 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	17 g
Sodium	45 mg
Sodium	45 mg
Potassium	10 mg
Calcium	10 mg
Iron	0 mg
Vitamin C	0 mg
Vitamin A	0 mcg
Niacin (B3)	0 mg
Folate	0 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, gelatin desserts became a symbol of modern convenience and party food in the mid-20th century, often molded into elaborate shapes. Nutritionally, they are unique for being a nearly pure source of quick energy from sugar, with the gelatin providing a small amount of protein, though not a complete one.