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Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream, Caramel Cone
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Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream, Caramel Cone

Haagen-Dazs
14 foz
Available at Foodtown
400
Calories
5g
Protein
32g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Haagen-Dazs Caramel Cone is a premium frozen dessert typically found in the supermarket frozen novelties/ice cream section — tucked in the glass-door freezers near other premium pints like Ben & Jerry’s and gelato brands, often at eye level. You’ll spot the 14 fl oz paperboard tub with rich photography of caramel ribbons and crunchy chocolate-coated cone bits. This carton reads like an adult indulgence item: meant for slow savoring, dessert rituals, or sharing on a quiet night in. It fits into shopping trips for weekend treats, date-night desserts, or when you want an elevated snack for movie night. The brand positions itself as upscale and artisanal within mainstream grocery culture — Haagen-Dazs leans into craft, decadence, and small-batch imagery aimed at adult shoppers who value flavor complexity and premium ingredients. Label language emphasizes cream, vanilla, and natural flavor, creating a “natural” health halo despite being a rich, calorie-dense dessert (about 400 calories and 32 g sugars per serving). There’s no organic certification or overt kid-focused branding; marketing skews toward indulgence and slow enjoyment rather than convenience. Sensory details: the ice cream is dense and creamy, with silky caramel ribbons and crunchy, chocolate-coated cone bits that add brittle contrast; cocoa notes are deep and slightly toasted from alkalized cocoa. Packaging is a standard pint tub with a sealed lid — the ritual is spooning directly from the tub or plating as a plated dessert alongside coffee or warm pie. Processing context: this is a highly processed frozen dessert formulated for texture, stability, and consistent flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.66 cup
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories400
% Daily Value*
Total Fat25g32%
Saturated Fat18g90%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol80mg27%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Total Sugars32g
Added Sugars26g52%
Protein5g
* 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,, SUGAR,, COCONUT, OIL,, SWEETENED, CONDENSED, SKIM, MILK, (SKIM, MILK,, SUGAR),, WHEAT, FLOUR,, EGG, YOLKS,, CORN, SYRUP,, COCOA,, BUTTER, (CREAM,, SALT),, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, SEA, SALT,, SOYBEAN, OIL,, SOY, LECITHIN,, SALT,, BAKING, SODA,, PECTIN,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, VANILLA, EXTRACT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - 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 formulations (corn syrup, coconut and soybean oils, sweetened condensed milk, emulsifiers, alkalized cocoa, and added 'natural flavor') and is formulated for stability and texture, consistent with an ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream, Caramel Cone

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! At 400 calories per serving and packed with 32 grams of sugar, it’s definitely a treat rather than a health food. If you’re looking for a sweet indulgence after a long day, though, this creamy delight might just hit the spot!

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

Vibe:

indulgentluxuriouscomfortingnostalgic
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