The Take

Pudding scores 88 slop. It is ultra-processed sugar sludge in a cup with no nutritional upside.

Modified starches, artificial flavors and dyes fill every serving alongside a sugar bomb from HFCS or cane sugar. Parents buy it to signal easy snack duty and kid-pleasing nostalgia. Homemade eggs-and-cream pudding exists but loses to the convenient cups every time.

The Verdict

Skip the cups. Buy cottage cheese instead for actual protein without the industrial sludge. Pudding scores 88 slop.

Common Questions

Is Pudding bad for you?

Yes. Modified starches, artificial flavors, dyes and sugar make it nutritional zero.

What is a healthier alternative to Pudding?

Cottage cheese. 25g protein, three ingredients, no ultra-processing.

Is Pudding ultra-processed?

Yes. Standard recipe packs modified starches, dyes and HFCS or cane sugar.