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Haagen-Dazs Spirit Ice Cream, Irish Creme Brownie
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Haagen-Dazs Spirit Ice Cream, Irish Creme Brownie

Haagen-Dazs
14 foz
Available at Foodtown
370
Calories
5g
Protein
33g
Sugars
135mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Haagen‑Dazs Spirit Ice Cream, Irish Crème Brownie, sits in the premium frozen-dessert bay — the pint shelf alongside other upscale ice creams like Ben & Jerry’s and specialty single‑serve gelatos. You’ll spot it in the grocery freezer section, often near rich flavors, gelato, and artisan sorbets rather than the family-sized tubs. This flavor reads as an adult dessert: whiskey‑and‑coffee‑infused sweet cream threaded with salty fudge and dense brownie bits, marketed to be savored slowly rather than binged. It’s positioned as a small luxury for moments that call for treat‑level decadence — date nights, movie nights, or a celebratory finish to a weekend meal. The brand targets adults who value craft and indulgence (foodies, millennial and Gen X shoppers with discretionary income) and leans on heritage and premium ingredients in its messaging. The label emphasizes “cream,” flavor pairing, and indulgence language; it uses no child‑targeted graphics, includes a “natural flavors” claim, and contains no organic certification. In plain terms the product is an industrially made premium ice cream: real dairy and eggs are combined with added sugars, corn syrup, emulsifiers (lecithin), alkalized cocoa, and flavorings to achieve a consistent, long‑shelf product. Sensory notes: a velvety, dense mouthfeel with ribbons of salty, fudgy chocolate and chewy, slightly cakey brownie pieces; aromatic coffee and whiskey top notes. Packaged in a 14‑fluid‑ounce cardboard pint with printed graphics and a peelable lid, it’s consumed from the pint or portioned into bowls, often shared or plated as a plated dessert pairing with coffee or dessert wine.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories370
% Daily Value*
Total Fat22g28%
Saturated Fat11g55%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol85mg28%
Sodium135mg6%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars33g
Added Sugars28g56%
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

INGREDIENTS:, CREAM;, SKIM, MILK;, SUGAR;, CORN, SYRUP;, POWDERED, SUGAR, (SUGAR;, CORN, STARCH);, EGG, YOLKS;, SUNFLOWER, OIL;, COCOA;, WHEAT, FLOUR;, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI;, SOYBEAN, OIL;, COFFEE;, CORN, STARCH;, EGGS;, SALT;, NATURAL, FLAVORS;, WHISKEY;, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN;, BAKING, SODA.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower 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 (corn syrup, powdered sugar, emulsifiers, alkalized cocoa, natural flavors) and ready‑to‑eat formulation typical of ultra‑processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Haagen-Dazs Spirit Ice Cream, Irish Creme Brownie

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery slope! This ice cream has a rich blend of cream, sugar, and whiskey, so while it's a delightful treat, it’s definitely more indulgent than, say, a salad. If you're looking for a sweet escape after a long day, it fits the bill, but moderation is key!

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
date-night

Vibe:

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