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Nestle Vanilla Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwiches
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Nestle Vanilla Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwiches

Nestle
20.60 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
15g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nestlé Vanilla Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwiches (20.60 fl oz box) live in the supermarket freezer aisle alongside ice cream sandwiches, novelty bars and family-size tubs of ice cream. You’ll find them near other kid-focused frozen treats and impulse buys like popsicles and sundae toppings. They fit casual occasions — movie night, after-dinner treats, packed-lunch desserts, or a quick reward on a hot afternoon — and are a grab-and-go option for busy shoppers stocking up on sweet convenience. Nestlé’s positioning leans on broad, family-friendly appeal: familiar branding, playful language and price-point accessibility that skews toward parents buying for kids and adults seeking a nostalgic, no-fuss dessert. The label rarely carries organic or specialty-health badges; instead it uses mainstream cues such as pictures of the sandwich, “made with milk” implication from the ingredient list, and small “natural flavor” text while relying on bright, kid-friendly packaging and promotional language. In plain processing terms this is a highly processed, factory-made frozen snack formulated with added sugars, refined flours, vegetable fats, emulsifiers and stabilizers. Sensory-wise the product pairs a cold, sweet, artificially flavored vanilla filling — creamy but slightly aerated and fast-melting — with chocolatey wafer layers that offer a soft-chew rather than a crisp crunch. Packaging is typically a printed cardboard carton holding individually wrapped sandwiches, encouraging single-serve rituals: unwrap, bite, lick the melting edges, and pass the box for the next serving. It’s a convenience-driven, indulgent staple in American freezer culture with a strong nostalgia and treat-driven emotional pull.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein2g
* 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:, DAIRY, PRODUCT, SOLIDS;, SKIM, MILK;, SUGAR;, BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR;, CORN, SYRUP;, CREAM;, CARAMEL, COLOR;, COCONUT, OIL;, MALTODEXTRIN;, DEXTROSE;, PALM, OIL;, CORN, FLOUR;, COCOA;, BAKING, SODA;, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH;, SALT;, MONO, AND, DIGLYCERIDES;, PROPYLENE, GLYCOL, MONOSTEARATE;, SOY, LECITHIN;, CELLULOSE, GEL;, GUAR, GUM;, MONOGLYCERIDES;, CAROB, BEAN, GUM;, CELLULOSE, GUM;, NATURAL, FLAVOR;, ANNATTO, COLOR.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • coconut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • mono and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • propylene glycol monostearate - Processed emulsifier
  • caramel color - Artificial coloring
  • annatto color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 (maltodextrin, emulsifiers, modified starches, hydrogenated/seed oils), added sugars and refined flours, consistent with ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Nestle Vanilla Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwiches

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery slope! These sandwiches have 160 calories per serving and contain added sugars, so if you’re looking for a snack that’s high in nutrients, this might not be your best bet. But if you’re just craving a sweet treat, they can definitely fit into a balanced diet!

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenient
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