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Kraft Cool Whip Whipped Original Topping
Frozen Foods
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Kraft Cool Whip Whipped Original Topping

Cool Whip
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
25
Calories
0g
Protein
2g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kraft Cool Whip Whipped Original Topping is a familiar frozen tub found in the supermarket freezer aisle, usually shelved near ice cream, frozen pies, and other dessert toppings. Packaged in a squat plastic tub, it promises a cloud-like, spoonable dollop after thawing and is positioned as a convenient, family-friendly shortcut to fresh whipped cream. Shoppers reach for it on holiday-baking trips, summer cookouts, and quick weeknight dessert runs when they want an instantly decorative finish for pies, parfaits, sundaes, pancakes, or hot chocolate. The brand leans on nostalgia and convenience: an American kitchen staple promoted to busy parents and hobby bakers who want a consistent, stable topping without whipping cream themselves. Labeling leans into a light, feel-good halo—“only 25 calories per serving,” “whipped,” and bright, playful design—while making no organic or artisan claims; the ingredient list includes both “natural and artificial flavor” and a mix of gums, starches, and emulsifiers rather than single-ingredient dairy. Sensory cues include a sweet, mildly milky flavor, very airy texture when freshly thawed, and a glossy, uniform appearance that pipes or spoons easily; it holds shape longer than fresh whipped cream. Use is ritualized: thaw in the fridge or counter a little, scoop with a spatula or spoon, and dollop onto desserts or drinks. In plain terms, this is an industrially formulated whipped topping built for stability and convenience, relying on emulsifiers, sweeteners, and stabilized fats to deliver a reliable, long-lasting finish in American dessert culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 25
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein0g
* 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

Water,, Corn, Syrup,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Oil, (Coconut, and, Palm, Kernel, Oils),, Skim, Milk,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Light, Cream,, Sodium, Caseinate, (from, Milk),, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Xanthan, and, Guar, Gums,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Polysorbate, 60,, Sorbitan, Monostearate,, Sodium, Polyphosphate,, Beta, Carotene, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Coconut and Palm Kernel Oils) - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbitan Monostearate - Processed emulsifier
  • Beta Carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated vegetable oil, emulsifiers, modified starches, gums, and other additives) and is an industrially formulated ready-to-use topping, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Kraft Cool Whip Whipped Original Topping

Healthy is a bit of a moving target, isn't it? Cool Whip is low in calories, with just 25 per serving, which can be a nice treat when you want to add a little something to your dessert. But it’s worth noting that it’s not packed with nutrients, so consider it more of an occasional indulgence rather than a health food.

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