Gelatin desserts, dry mix
FDC 168775package (3 oz) (85 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 5 · -4 vs Sweets medianDry gelatin dessert mix scores 5 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low-band placement at rank 49 of 60 in Sweets, with its only real credential being a 16% DV showing of protein per serving, courtesy of the gelatin itself before any water or fruit is added.
The powder is dissolved in hot water and chilled to set into the wobbly, fruit-flavored dessert familiar from lunchboxes and buffet lines, with a standard package making several servings. As a dry mix it runs high in both sodium (466 mg per 100 g) and sugars (86 g per 100 g), figures that dilute once water is added but are worth noting on the label; marmalade, orange is a listed alternative that scores higher in the same category.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 381 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 466 mg | 20% |
| Carbohydrate | 91 g | 33% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 86 g | |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% |
| Potassium | 7 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 324 kcal | 16% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 396 mg | 17% |
| Carbohydrate | 77 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 73 g | |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% |
| Potassium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2.6 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 1.7 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 168775Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sweets median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Flavored gelatin dessert mix is a powder of gelatin, sugar, and flavoring that is dissolved in boiling water, stirred together with cold water, and chilled until it sets into a wobbly, jiggly dessert. It is eaten on its own in small cups, layered with whipped topping for a parfait, folded with canned fruit into molded salads, or cut into cubes for party trays and no-bake pie fillings.
Store the dry powder in its box in a cool, dry pantry until you are ready to use it; once prepared and set, keep it covered in the refrigerator, since it can pick up odors from the fridge and will slowly weep liquid over several days. A standard 3-ounce package, about 85 grams, typically sets around two cups of finished dessert once water is added. The dry mix carries 7.8 grams of protein per 100 grams from the gelatin itself, about 16% of the Daily Value, though that figure is far more concentrated than what ends up in a single serving of the diluted, finished dessert.
Frequently asked questions about gelatin desserts
How many calories are in dry gelatin dessert mix?
381 calories per 100 grams of the dry powder before it's dissolved and chilled.
How is gelatin dessert mix prepared?
The powder is dissolved in boiling water, mixed with cold water, then refrigerated until it sets, usually within a few hours.
Does gelatin dessert mix contain protein?
The dry mix has about 7.8 grams of protein per 100 grams from the gelatin, though this is diluted once water is added.