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Nick's Birthdag Cake Ice Cream
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Nick's Birthdag Cake Ice Cream

Nick's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
3g
Protein
120mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nick's Birthdag Cake Ice Cream is a 16 f oz frozen tub you’ll find in the supermarket freezer aisle, shelved alongside other novelty and diet-friendly ice creams and near high-protein or ‘no sugar added’ dessert options. Its packaging usually features playful, celebratory graphics that nod to birthday-cake nostalgia while signaling a reduced-sugar or better-for-you positioning. This flavor is aimed at shoppers looking for an indulgent treat without the traditional sugar load — think health-conscious adults, dieters, and parents who want to offer a dessert that feels fun but carries health-forward claims. On label panels you’ll typically see “no sugar added” or “low calorie” style messaging, natural flavor and color callouts, and sweeteners like steviol glycosides and polyols listed; there’s no USDA organic seal. In plain terms, the product combines dairy and concentrated proteins with sweetening alternatives and a suite of stabilizers and emulsifiers, so it’s more processed than a homemade ice cream. Sensory-wise, expect a creamy, scoopable texture that softens quickly at room temperature, a light but rich mouthfeel from cream and coconut/palm kernel fats, and a sweet cake-like flavor profile with a cool, lingering sweetness from allulose/erythritol; textures are smooth rather than bakery-crumby. The resealable plastic pint invites casual rituals: spooning straight from the tub during movie nights, dolloping on a plate for celebratory desserts, or sharing at low-key gatherings. In American grocery culture it occupies the niche of “indulgence with restraint” — a festive, convenient dessert for people trading full-sugar treats for calorie- or sugar-conscious alternatives.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber7g25%
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

Cream,, Dairy, Protein, Blend, (Water,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Whey, Protein, Isolate,, Allulose),, Water,, Soluble, Corn, Fiber,, Allulose,, Erythritol,, Epg, (Modified, Plant-Based, Oil),, Coconut, Oil,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Natural, Flavor,, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Steviol, Glycosides,, Fruit, and, Vegetable, for, Color,, Annatto, and, Beta, Carotene, for, Color,, Salt,, Guar, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Cellulose, Gel,, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Gum, Acacia,, Carnauba, Wax,, Locust, Bean, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
  • Beta Carotene - 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 (isolated proteins, sugar alcohols, modified plant oils) and numerous emulsifiers/stabilizers typical of ultraprocessed foods, placing it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Nick's Birthdag Cake Ice Cream

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With only 90 calories per serving and high fiber content, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a low-sugar treat. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective — it’s all about how it fits into your overall eating habits.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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