Instant pudding & pie filling
Instant pudding & pie filling by Essential Everyday provides 375 kcal per 100 g, with 75 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 156% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Desserts category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/4 package, makes 1/2 cup (24 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 375 kcal | 90 kcal | 292 +28% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 14.2 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 7.9 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 91.7 g | 22 g | 8% | 40.5 +126% |
| Total sugars | 75 g | 18 g | 29.3 +156% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 75 g | 18 g | 36% | 17.1 +339% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 4.9 −100% |
| Salt | 4.1 g | 1 g | 0.8 +388% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3372 Desserts products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other desserts
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, modified food starch, dextrose, disodium phosphate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate (for thickening), contains 2% or less of nonfat dry milk, salt, mono - and diglycerides (contains propyl gallate and citric acid as antioxidants), palm oil, titanium dioxide (for color), cornstarch, natural and artificial flavor, yellow 5, yellow 6.
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
Titanium dioxide has not been authorised as a food additive in the EU since February 7, 2022.
What these additives are and what the research says: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Titanium dioxide.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/4 package, makes 1/2 cup (24 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041303020074
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Instant pudding & pie filling?
Instant pudding & pie filling contains 375 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (1/4 package, makes 1/2 cup (24 g)).
How much sugar is in Instant pudding & pie filling?
Instant pudding & pie filling has 75 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Instant pudding & pie filling healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Does Instant pudding & pie filling contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Titanium dioxide (E171). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110); the EU has not allowed titanium dioxide in food since 2022. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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