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Klondike Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Bar
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Klondike Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Bar

Klondike
27 foz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
3g
Protein
17g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Klondike Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Bar is a classic frozen novelty you’ll find in the supermarket frozen aisle, shelved with other novelty bars, popsicles and pint tubs — usually near the family-size ice cream and single-serve treats. Shoppers reach for it alongside convenience desserts for kids’ lunches, last-minute party supplies and rainy-day comfort snacks. The bar is positioned as an all-American indulgence: affordable, widely recognizable and pitched to families and nostalgic adults who recall the signature silver foil and the satisfying chocolate “crack.” Klondike’s branding leans into indulgence and convenience rather than health; packaging may call attention to milk and cream from U.S. cows and “no artificial growth hormones,” creating a mild health halo while the ingredient panel contains many processed components. The label is not organic and includes standard mass-market claims and playful copy aimed at a broad demographic, especially parents and millennials seeking a retro treat. In plain terms, this is a highly processed frozen dessert built from a dairy base with multiple sweeteners, emulsifiers, gums and a flavored chocolate coating. Sensory experience is immediate: a thin, crisp dark chocolate–flavored shell gives way to cold, creamy vanilla center; texture contrasts (snap and creaminess) are central to the ritual. Packaging is a multi-count box with individually wrapped, foil-covered, stickless bars — convenient for grab-and-go moments, packed lunches, backyard pool days or late-night movie breaks. The everyday ritual often involves tearing open the silver foil and enjoying a quick, tactile, sweet reward.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat12g60%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein3g
* 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

Nonfat, Milk,, Coconut, Oil,, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Chocolate, Liquor, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Corn, Syrup,, Fructose,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Whey,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Milk, Fat,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Soy, Lecithin,, Soybean, Oil,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Caramel, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo 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 (corn syrup solids, fructose, processed chocolate, emulsifiers, gums, artificial flavors) and is manufactured as a ready-to-eat frozen confection, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Klondike Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Bar

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 240 calories and 17 grams of sugar per bar, it's definitely a treat rather than a health food. If you're looking for a satisfying dessert every now and then, it can fit into a balanced diet without a hitch.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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