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Friendly's Ice Cream, Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl
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Friendly's Ice Cream, Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl

Friendly's
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
3g
Protein
24g
Sugars
55mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Friendly's Ice Cream, Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl (48 fl oz) reads like a scoop-shop souvenir in supermarket freezers: a large plastic tub with Friendly's retro logo and copy about the Blake brothers' 1930s origins. You'll find it in the frozen desserts section next to other family-sized ice creams, novelty tubs and sundae toppings, often near cones, brownie mixes and frozen fruit for dessert making. It suits family grocery runs, weekend treats, movie-night rituals or casual get-togethers where an easy, shareable dessert is wanted. Friendly's positions itself as an all-American, nostalgia-forward brand — approachable, family-focused, and inexpensive — targeting parents buying for kids, millennials chasing childhood flavors, and shoppers who value a comforting, familiar dessert more than premium artisanal claims. Label copy leans into scoop-shop heritage and “high-quality ingredients” messaging and highlights fresh milk sourcing, but there are no organic or certified-natural seals; visual cues are friendly and homey rather than clinical. In plain terms, this product is a processed, ready-to-scoop frozen dessert that contains added sugars, stabilizers, emulsifiers and colorants to preserve texture and flavor. Sensory-wise expect a creamy, dense chocolate base with velvety marshmallow ribbons that provide sweet, slightly chewy pockets; cocoa has mellow alkalized notes. The 48 fl oz tub invites communal rituals — family bowls, spoon-straight-from-the-tub indulgence, or assembly of sundaes and ice cream sandwiches. Packaging is practical for freezer storage and repeated scooping, reinforcing its role as a go-to household treat rather than a single-serve luxury.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium55mg2%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars24g
Added Sugars20g40%
Protein3g
* 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

Chocolate, Marshmallow, Swirl, Ice, Cream, Ingredients:, Milk,, Cream,, Marshmallow, Swirl, (Water,, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Titanium, Dioxide, [Color],, Natural, Flavor,, Xanthan, Gum),, Skim, Milk,, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Guar, Gum,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Xanthan, Gum,, Carrageenan..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Titanium Dioxide - Artificial coloring
No 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 and additives (high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, modified starch, emulsifiers, gums, titanium dioxide) and is formulated for convenience and long shelf life, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Friendly's Ice Cream, Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit tricky, right? The Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl has a decent amount of calories and sugar—220 calories and 24 grams of sugar per serving. It’s a delightful treat, but it's best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomforting
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