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Popsicle Fudgesicle No Sugar Added
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Popsicle Fudgesicle No Sugar Added

Fudgsicle
29.70 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
4g
Protein
7g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Popsicle Fudgsicle No Sugar Added is a multi-pack of chocolate-flavored frozen fudge bars you’ll find in the supermarket frozen novelty section—stacked in the chest freezer near ice cream bars, novelty pops, and other value-brand frozen treats. Packaged as a large family box of individually wrapped fudge pops, it leans into heritage branding (the Fudgsicle/Popsicle name) and kid-friendly appeal while promoting a “no sugar added” calorie-conscious message on the front. This product fits casual occasions like after-dinner desserts, backyard barbecues, beach days, and convenience-driven grocery runs where shoppers want a portable sweet for kids or adults. The brand positions itself as an affordable nostalgic classic with broad family appeal: parents buy it for children’s snacks and for low-calorie dessert moments, while marketing evokes a long American history of frozen treats. Labeling leans on health halos such as “no sugar added” and low-calorie claims, but there are no organic or natural certifications; small print notes artificial sweeteners and a phenylketonurics warning. In plain terms, the product is highly processed—made with milk proteins, sugar alcohols, bulking agents, emulsifiers and stabilizers rather than whole-food ingredients. Sensory experience is a cold, fudgy chocolate hit with a slightly creamy-but-icy texture (nonfat milk plus stabilizers) and the dutched cocoa’s deep chocolate color and flavor; each pop is individually wrapped and eaten straight from the stick, often as a quick, nostalgic treat. Rituals include handing them out at parties, packing them in coolers, or keeping a box in the freezer for an easy sweet fix.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 6
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars7g
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

Nonfat, Milk,, Maltodextrin, (Corn),, Sorbitol,, Polydextrose,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Whey,, Palm, Oil,, Tricalcium, Phosphate,, Cellulose, Gel,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Cellulose, Gum,, Malted, Barley, Extract,, Salt,, Guar, Gum,, Aspartame*,, Polysorbate, 80,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Polysorbate, 65,, Citric, Acid,, Carrageenan,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Caramel, Color., *Phenylketonurics:, Contains, Phenylalanine..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 80 - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 65 - Processed emulsifier
  • Caramel Color - 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 industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, sorbitol, polydextrose, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavors) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat frozen novelty product, which places it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Popsicle Fudgesicle No Sugar Added

The Fudgesicle No Sugar Added can be a fun treat, especially if you're looking to satisfy a sweet tooth without the added sugars. It's lower in calories and has some fiber, but it's still processed and contains artificial ingredients. So, it’s healthy in moderation, particularly as a dessert option compared to traditional sugary treats.

Perfect For

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beach-day
movie-night

Vibe:

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