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Chipwich Original Vanilla
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Chipwich Original Vanilla

Chipwich
12.75 foz
Available at Foodtown
320
Calories
4g
Protein
33g
Sugars
135mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
86
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Chipwich Original Vanilla is a retro-style ice cream cookie sandwich that lives in the frozen novelty aisle of the grocery store—stacked among other ice cream sandwiches, frozen novelties and premium pint-sized ice creams, often near the freezer door for impulse buys. It suits a range of shopping occasions: family grocery runs, weekend treat shopping, and party or picnic preparation. Positioned as an iconic indulgence with roots in 1980s snack culture, Chipwich markets nostalgia, approachable indulgence and fun; its branding targets teens, parents buying for kids, and adults chasing a nostalgic sweet treat. The label leans on comfort cues—“the original,” “real chocolate chips,” and “premium ice cream”—and offers a mild health halo with the “No artificial flavors or colors” statement, but it is not organic or certified natural. Packaging typically comes as a cardboard box containing individually wrapped sandwich cookies, designed for grab-and-go convenience and portion control. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed packaged dessert made from multiple manufactured components (ice cream mix, baked cookies, and chocolate chips) combined and stabilized to hold texture and shelf life. Sensory experience is a blend of cool creaminess and cookie crunch: rich vanilla ice cream sandwiched between soft, slightly chewy chocolate chip cookies studded with mini chocolate morsels; the mouthfeel alternates between cold smoothness and cookie crumble. Eating it is ritualistic and casual—pulled from the freezer for an after-dinner treat, packed for a kid’s lunch or eaten on the couch during a movie night. The product’s story is one of indulgent convenience: a portable, nostalgia-heavy dessert designed for immediate gratification.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 3
Calories320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium135mg6%
Total Carbohydrate43g16%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars33g
Added Sugars15g30%
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

Ingredients

Ice, Cream, Mix, (Milk,, Cream,, Sugar,, Condensed, Skim, Milk,, Corn, Sweetener,, Fructose,, Whey,, Stabilizer, [, Guar, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin,, Egg, Yolk,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Carrageenan,, Standardized, with, Sugar]),, Chocolate, Chip, Cookies, (Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Brown, Sugar,, Palm, Oil,, Chocolate, Chunks, [Sugar,, Unsweetened, Chocolate,, Cocoa, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vanilla, Extract,, Salt],, Sugar,, Eggs,, Invert, Sugar,, Butter,, Whey,, Natural, Vanilla, Extract,, Salt,, Baking, Soda),, Semisweet, Chocolate, Chips, (Sugar,, Unsweetened, Chocolate,, Cocoa, Butter,, Dextrose,, Sunflower, Lecithin),, Natural, Vanilla, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (stabilizers, emulsifiers, sweetener blends, pre-made cookie components and manufactured chocolate chips) and is a ready-to-eat packaged product composed of several processed elements, consistent with ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Chipwich Original Vanilla

The Chipwich Original Vanilla can definitely be a fun treat, but it's not exactly what you’d call a health food. With 320 calories and 33 grams of sugar per serving, it’s more of an indulgence than a daily staple. Think of it as a delicious dessert rather than a health boost!

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomforting
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