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Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream, 28 Oz.
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Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream, 28 Oz.

Haagen-Dazs
28 foz
Available at Foodtown
320
Calories
6g
Protein
25g
Sugars
75mg
Sodium
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream (28 oz) sits in the supermarket's frozen dessert island, typically in a premium freezer case alongside other craft and super-premium brands. You’ll spot it near other pints and tubs—Ben & Jerry’s, premium private labels, and sorbets—on shelves reserved for indulgent, scoopable treats. Shoppers reach for it on weekend grocery runs, for dessert after dinner, or to elevate an ice-cream-topped pie at holiday gatherings. The brand positions itself as an upscale, old-world indulgence: adult-focused, culinary-minded, and aimed at shoppers who equate quality with simplicity and provenance rather than gimmicks. Packaging and label copy emphasize a short ingredient list and “Madagascar vanilla,” creating a “natural” and artisanal halo, though there’s no organic certification and it’s not marketed to kids. The tub is a sturdy 28-ounce carton with a foil or plastic-sealed lid—meant to be opened and savored over multiple sittings rather than scooped from single-serve packaging. Sensory notes: dense, velvety, richly creamy texture from real cream and egg yolks; clean vanilla perfume with a full-bodied mouthfeel and a slow melt that clings to the spoon. Typical rituals include serving a small scoop after dinner, pairing with warm pie, or using it to dress up coffee and desserts. In plain terms, the product is made from recognizable dairy and sweetening ingredients but undergoes industrial dairy processing (pasteurization, homogenization, churning, freezing) in a factory setting—positioned as a high-quality, indulgent frozen staple in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat21g27%
Saturated Fat13g65%
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol95mg32%
Sodium75mg3%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Total Sugars25g
Added Sugars18g36%
Protein6g
* 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

CREAM,, SKIM, MILK,, CANE, SUGAR,, EGG, YOLKS,, VANILLA, EXTRACT..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains whole-food ingredients (cream, milk, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla) but is produced by industrial dairy processing (pasteurization, churning, freezing) and includes added sugar, so it fits the 'processed' category rather than unprocessed or ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream, 28 Oz.

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This creamy delight has a rich flavor profile thanks to its simple ingredients, but it does pack in about 320 calories and 25 grams of sugar per serving. If you're thinking of indulging after a long day, it’s definitely a treat rather than a health food, so moderation is key!

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
holiday-baking

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