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Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Cone, Caramel
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Cone, Caramel

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

What You Should Know

Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Cone, Caramel is a premium frozen dessert that sits in the supermarket freezer aisle among other premium tubs and novelty ice creams, often shelved near other Häagen-Dazs flavors and upscale brands rather than budget pints. The 28 fl oz carton appeals to shoppers buying for household dessert moments—dinner parties, family movie nights, or a weekend treat. The brand leans into an indulgent, slightly upscale positioning: classic European-inspired packaging, copy that emphasizes savoring and quality ingredients, and marketing aimed at adults who treat ice cream as a small luxury rather than a kids' snack. The label features clear dairy-forward ingredients and a 'natural flavor' mention but no organic certification or child-focused branding; it trades playful mascots for a grown-up, reassuring tone. In plain terms, this product combines dairy cream with processed inclusions—sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, cocoa processed with alkali, coconut and soybean oils, and lecithin—reflecting industrial production steps that blend natural and formulated components. Sensory-wise, expect a rich, creamy caramel base studded with crunchy, chocolaty cone pieces and ribboned caramel; textures shift from silky spoonfuls to brittle chocolate-coated bits. Packaged in a pint-sized (larger) carton designed for the freezer and sharing, the ritual is spoon-to-bowl or straight from the tub at small gatherings. It fits into American grocery culture as a go-to 'treat-yourself' item: familiar, slightly nostalgic, and marketed for slow enjoyment rather than everyday fueling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 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,, COCOA¹,, BUTTER, (CREAM,, SALT),, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI¹,, 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?

Multiple industrial ingredients and formulations—corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, processed cocoa, added plant oils, and emulsifiers—indicate a highly processed, ready-to-eat product typical of NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed foods).

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Common Questions about Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Cone, Caramel

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! If you're looking for a treat to enjoy on a hot day, this cone can definitely hit the spot. Just keep in mind that it packs in 400 calories and a good amount of sugar, so it’s best enjoyed in moderation rather than as an everyday snack.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomfortingluxurious
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