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Jell-O Chocolate Fudge
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Jell-O Chocolate Fudge

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Good out of 100 High confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • High in salt
  • Contains artificial flavors
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Why it scores 60

Jell-O Chocolate Fudge scores 60 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Salt 7.3 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  3. 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring, industrial sugar or starch hydrolysate, modified starch and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

Better pudding and gelatin

The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.

The Receipt

Chocolate Fudge

START100

Ingredients

  • Modified starch
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Maltodextrin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate
    Strong EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. [2]
  • Natural and artificial flavors
    Strong The label does not disclose which flavoring substances are used. [3][4]
  • Soy lecithin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Xanthan gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−12

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
  • 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring, industrial sugar or starch hydrolysate, modified starch and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. [1]
subtotal−24

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 7.3 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [5]
  • Energy 300 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [4]
  • Fiber 10 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [4]
  • Protein 10 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal−4
TOTAL 60Good

100 − 40 = 60

Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]

GTIN 00043000205563 · 2026-08-25

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy300 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates70 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber10 g
Protein10 g
Salt7.3 g

Serving: 0.25 package (10 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

modified cornstarch, cocoa processed with alkali, maltodextrin, tetrasodium pyrophosphate and disodium phosphate (for thickening), contains less than 2% of natural and artificial flavor, salt, soy lecithin, calcium sulfate, xanthan gum, mono - and diglycer

Allergens and diets

Contains: Soy

  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

More from Jell-O

Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. EFSA issues new advice on phosphates

    European Food Safety Authority · Jun 12, 2019 · Agency assessment

    “We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  3. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  5. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  6. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  7. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”

    doi.org

  8. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org