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Halo Top Mix-Ins Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
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Halo Top Mix-Ins Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Halo Top
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
5g
Protein
16g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
80
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Halo Top Mix-Ins Strawberry Cheesecake is a pint-sized, lower-calorie take on a familiar American dessert hybrid—cheesecake folded into strawberry ice cream with graham-like swirls. On supermarket shelves you’ll find it in the frozen desserts aisle, alongside other premium light and novelty ice creams, low-calorie brands, and specialty frozen yogurts. Shoppers often reach for it during weekly grocery trips, for after-dinner treats, or as a portable dessert for casual gatherings. The brand positions itself as a guilt-reducing indulgence: modern, health-conscious, and millennial-friendly, marketed to people who want dessert without the high calorie count. Packaging cues—bright, approachable graphics, calorie-per-pint claims, and words like “light” or “mix-ins”—create a health-halo that suggests a smarter choice compared with traditional ice cream. There are no organic or clean-label certifications on this ingredient list; instead the pack uses “natural flavors” and stevia to imply a more natural profile. In plain processing terms, this product is manufactured with many added ingredients and emulsifiers typical of industrially processed frozen desserts. Sensory experience is a creamy, scoopable texture with cold, slightly granular strawberry pieces and crumbly, sweet graham swirls that add crunch; the mouthfeel aims to mimic a classic cheesecake slice in frozen form. Pints come in single-use paperboard tubs with a resealable lid, inviting the ritual of spooning straight from the container during a movie night or splitting it at a small get-together. The overall story is convenience-forward, offering a familiar nostalgic flavor reimagined as a “light” option for modern dessert occasions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.66 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars11g22%
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,, Strawberries,, Sugar,, Soluble, Corn, Fiber,, Corn, Syrup,, Soybean, Oil,, Erythritol,, Cream,, Powdered, Sugar,, Vegetable, Glycerine,, Wheat, Flour,, Graham, Flour,, Contains, 1%, or, Less, of, Cheese, Blend, (Nonfat, Milk,, Cellulose, Gum,, Lactic, Acid,, Cultures),, Buttermilk,, Palm, Oil,, Natural, Flavors,, Stevia, Leaf, Extract, (Reb, M),, Lactic, Acid,, Salt,, Molasses,, Honey,, Malic, Acid,, Baking, Soda,, Soy, Lecithin,, Inulin,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Cellulose, Gel,, Cellulose, Gum,, *Not, an, Ingredient, in, Regular, Ice, Cream..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono and Diglycerides - 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 additives (soluble corn fiber, erythritol, vegetable glycerine, emulsifiers, gums, natural flavors, corn syrup) and is formulated to imitate a homemade dessert, consistent with an ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Halo Top Mix-Ins Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

The term 'healthy' can be a bit slippery, right? This ice cream has a decent amount of protein and fiber, which is great, but it also packs in some added sugars. If you're looking for a treat that's lower in calories compared to traditional ice creams, this one fits the bill. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your goals!

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
party-dessert

Vibe:

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