Gelatin desserts, dry mix
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Niacin | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Folate, total | 3 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 3.5 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 3 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2 MG | 0% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 141 MG | 11% | |
| Potassium, K | 7 MG | 0% | |
| Sodium, Na | 466 MG | 20% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 13% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Selenium, Se | 6.7 UG | 12% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (0g per 100g).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (20% DV).
About Gelatin desserts, dry mix
These colorful, jiggly treats start as a fine powder that transforms into a sweet, translucent dessert when mixed with water and chilled. The main ingredient is gelatin, derived from animal collagen, which gives the dessert its signature texture. While the carbohydrate content is high due to added sugars, these desserts contain no fat and minimal protein. They're naturally free from cholesterol and provide small amounts of certain minerals like sodium and potassium.
People often enjoy these desserts as a light, refreshing treat, especially in warm weather. They can be molded into various shapes, layered with fruits, or incorporated into more elaborate desserts like parfaits and trifles. Some creative cooks use them as colorful additions to salads or as a base for fruit molds. While they're not particularly nutrient-dense, they can be a fun way to increase fluid intake and may be suitable for certain dietary needs, such as low-residue or clear-liquid diets. However, those following vegetarian or vegan diets typically avoid these desserts due to the animal-derived gelatin.
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