Grape-flavored jelly or gelatin dessert
Grape-flavored jelly or gelatin dessert is a wobbly, translucent treat made by setting a grape-flavored liquid with gelatin or a plant-based alternative. It typically includes sugar, grape juice or flavoring, and water, and is a popular, easy-to-make dessert or snack in many households.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from sugar, with virtually no fat or protein. A standard serving provides a quick energy boost, mainly from sugars, and may contain small amounts of added vitamins or minerals depending on the brand.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 140 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 33 g |
| Sodium | 55 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 30 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of casual gatherings, school lunches, and nostalgic home cooking, often served in a molded shape or as individual cups. Nutritionally, it's interesting as a source of quick, easily digestible energy, but it's considered an 'empty calorie' food due to its lack of significant protein, fiber, or essential nutrients.
