Jello Roundup
We analyzed 18 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.
Finding the perfect Jello shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 18 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.
Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Jello you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.
Editor's Quick Picks
Detailed Reviews
Jello vanilla pudding mix boxes
Ingredients: Cornstarch, modified cornstarch, salt, contains less than 2% of natural and artificial flavor, calcium carrageenan (thickening agent), aspartame+ and acesulfame potassium (sweeteners), polysorbate 60 (prevents scorching), yellow 5, yellow 6.
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
Jello - Cranberry
Ingredients: Sugar, gelatin, adipic acid (for tartness), contains less than 2% of cranberry juice solids, natural flavors, disodium phosphate (controls acidity), fumaric acid (for tartness), red 40, blue 1.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
- ● High Sugar Content
Jello 4ct Chocolate Flavor
Ingredients: skim milk, water, sugar, modified cornstarch, cocoa processed with alkali, contains less than 1,5% of hydrogenated vegetable oil (coconut and palm kernel oils), cornstarch, salt, sodium stearoyl lactylate (for smooth texture), sodium alginate, calcium pho
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
Black Cherry Jello Zero Sugar
Ingredients: WATER, GELATIN, ADIPIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, CITRIC ACID, ASPARTAME AND ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, RED 40, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, BLUE 1. _PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLANINE_
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
Smartgels
Ingredients: WATER, CANE SUGAR. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF NATURAL FLAVOR, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, POTASSIUM CITRATE, CITRIC ACID, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATES (COLOR), FUMARIC ACID.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content
Jello strawberry banana dessert gelatin boxes
Ingredients: SUGAR, GELATIN, ADIPIC ACID, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, FUMARIC ACID, RED 40. DV
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
- ● High Sugar Content
Jello 4ct , Black Cherry
Ingredients: water, gelatin, adipic acid (for tartness), sodium citrate (controls acidity), citric acid (for tartness), aspartame* and acesulfame potassium (sweeteners), red 40, natural and artificial flavor, salt, blue 1,
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
Jello 4ct Vanilla
Ingredients: Skim milk, water, sugar, modified cornstarch, contains less than 1.5% of hydrogenated vegetable oil (coconut and palm kernel oils), cornstarch, salt, sodium stearoyl lactylate (for smooth texture), sodium alginate, calcium phosphate, natural and artificia
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
Jello 4ct Calorie Chocolate
Ingredients: water, modified corn starch, xylitol, cocoa processed with alkali, contains less than 1,5% of milk protein concentrate, hydrogenated vegetable oil (coconut oil and palm kernel oils), salt, sodium stearoyl lactylate (for smooth texture), calcium phosphate,
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
Jello chocolate fudge instant pudding pie filling mix boxes
Ingredients: sugar, modified cornstarch, cocoa processed with alkali, disodium phosphate (for thickening), contains less than 2% of natural and artificial flavor, tetrasodium pyrophosphate (for thickening), mono - and diglycerides (prevent foaming), red 40, yellow 5, b
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
- ● High Sugar Content
Jello - Island Pineapple
Ingredients: Sugar, gelatin, adipic acid (for tartness), contains less than 2% of artificial flavor, disodium phosphate and sodium citrate (control acidity), fumaric acid (for tartness), yellow 5, yellow 6.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content
Jello - Raspberry
Ingredients: sugar, gelatin, adipic acid (for tartness), contains less than 2% of artificial flavor, disodium phosphate and sodium citrate (control acidity), fumaric acid (for tartness), red 40,
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
- ● High Sugar Content
Jello strawberry gelatin dessert mix boxes
Ingredients: gelatin, adipic acid (for tartness), disodium phosphate (controls acidity), maltodextrin (from corn), fumric acid (for tartness), aspartame** (sweetener), contains less than 2% of artificial flavor, acesulfame potassium (sweetener), salt, red 40,
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
JELLO chocolate fudge
Ingredients: 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
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
Jello Mini-snacks
Ingredients: water, fructose, sugar, carrageenan, carob bean gum, citric acid, sodium citrate, dl - malic acid, artificial flavors (lemon, blueberry, strawberry, lime, grape, cherry), potassium sorbate (preservative), acesulfame k, artificial colors (fd,c red 40, blue 1, yellow 5),
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed