Sugar-free instant pudding and gelatin
Sugar-free instant pudding and gelatin is a light, wobbly dessert made by combining instant pudding mix with gelatin, typically using water or a milk alternative. It is a popular, low-calorie treat often found in American and Western home cooking, valued for its simplicity and ability to satisfy a sweet tooth without sugar.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally low in carbohydrates, fat, and protein, providing mostly water and electrolytes. A typical serving contains roughly 20-40 calories, with the main nutrients being calcium and potassium from the milk base or added minerals.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 35 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 6 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This dessert is a classic example of a 'diet food' trend from the late 20th century, using artificial sweeteners and gelling agents to mimic the texture of traditional pudding. Its unique, jiggly texture comes from the synergy between the starch in the pudding mix and the protein network of the gelatin.
