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Halo Top Ice Cream, Light, Strawberry
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Halo Top Ice Cream, Light, Strawberry

Halo Top
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
5g
Protein
8g
Sugars
90mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Halo Top Light Strawberry is a pint-sized, better-for-you take on a classic frozen dessert that you’ll find in the supermarket frozen aisle among other pints of ice cream, light/frozen-yogurt options and novelty frozen treats. It’s often shelved at eye level near other diet or protein-focused brands rather than exclusively in the gourmet ice cream section. This product fits occasions like movie nights, lighten-up dessert choices after a workout, or low-key weekend treats and at-home date nights. Halo Top’s brand positioning leans into wellness and portion control — social-media-savvy, calorie-conscious shoppers (often Millennials and Gen Z health-minded consumers) who want indulgence with fewer calories. The label is full of “health halo” cues: “light,” “protein-packed,” “57% fewer calories,” plus kosher and gluten-free badges and “natural flavors” mentions; it’s not organic and uses no explicit organic certification. Sensory-wise the pint promises a light, creamy texture that still aims to scoop like regular ice cream, with bright strawberry flavor and flecks of fruit; the packaging is a resealable 16 fl oz paper pint designed for single-serve rituals—scooping into bowls, topping sundaes, or sandwiching between cookies. Processing context: though centered on dairy and fruit, the formulation includes multiple modified ingredients and sweeteners, so it’s more processed than a homemade or single-ingredient frozen dairy. People buy it as a controlled-indulgence ritual: a small, shareable treat that fits into calorie-tracking and self-care routines.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.66 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars4g8%
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

Ultrafiltered, Skim, Milk*,, Skim, Milk,, Soluble, Corn, Fiber,, Strawberries,, Sugar,, Erythritol,, Cream,, Vegetable, Glycerine,, Contains, 1%, or, less, of, Natural, Flavors,, Citric, Acid,, Cellulose, Gel,, Cellulose, Gum,, Sea, Salt,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Inulin,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Stevia, Leaf, Extract, (Reb, M),, Beet, Extract, for, Color., *Not, an, ingredient, in, regular, ice, cream..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Beet Extract for Color - Artificial coloring
No 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (soluble corn fiber, erythritol, vegetable glycerine, cellulose gums, mono- and diglycerides, natural flavors) and is a reformulated product designed for palatability and shelf stability, consistent with an ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Halo Top Ice Cream, Light, Strawberry

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Halo Top strawberry ice cream is lower in calories than traditional ice creams, with just 90 calories per serving. It also has a decent amount of fiber, which is a plus, but it still has added sugars, so it’s all about balance and moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
post-workout
weekend-brunch

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