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Nick's Coffee Karamell Ice Cream
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Nick's Coffee Karamell Ice Cream

Nick's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
4g
Protein
1g
Sugars
125mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nick's Coffee Karamell Ice Cream arrives in a 16-foz resealable tub, the kind you pull from the supermarket freezer case. You'd spot it in the frozen desserts aisle tucked beside other reduced-sugar or “better-for-you” ice creams — think Halo Top, Enlightened and specialty diet brands — rather than in the premium artisan section. It suits quick grocery runs when shoppers want an evening treat, a movie-night indulgence, or a sweet finish to a casual weekend brunch. The brand positions itself toward calorie- and carb-conscious adults who want familiar dessert flavors without traditional sugar; marketing leans on low-sugar/ketofriendly cues and modern health halos rather than child-focused graphics. Labels typically highlight “low sugar” or sweeteners like allulose and monk fruit; you won’t see organic seals or playful cartooning — the aesthetic is restrained and adult-oriented. In plain terms, this is a heavily formulated frozen dessert: dairy plus a mix of protein isolates, specialty fibers, sugar alcohols, and emulsifiers to recreate ice cream texture with fewer calories from sugar. Sensory-first, the ice cream presents a smooth, creamy mouthfeel with a slightly lighter, whipped body compared with full-sugar premium ice cream. Coffee and caramel notes come through as a restrained bitterness and brown-sugar warmth, with a clean but slightly cooling aftertaste from sugar alcohols. The tub ritual — scoop, spoon, and a quick return to the freezer — makes it a go-to for small, measured portions rather than sharing at a party. Packaging is practical, freezer-stable, and designed for convenient single-family use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.66 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber7g25%
Total Sugars1g
Protein4g
* 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,, Coconut, Oil,, Epg(Modified, Plant-Based, Oil),, Less, than, 2%, of:, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Steviol, Glycosides,, Columbian, Coffee, Extract,, Cocoa,, Salt,, Guar, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Natural, Flavor,, Monk, Fruit, Extract,, Cellulose, Gel,, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Caramel, Color,, Locust, Bean, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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 (sugar alcohols, soluble corn fiber, protein isolates, modified oils, emulsifiers, gums, colors, and non-nutritive sweeteners) characteristic of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Nick's Coffee Karamell Ice Cream

That depends on your definition of healthy! With only 120 calories per serving and just 1 gram of sugar, it could be a good option for those looking to indulge without going overboard. Just keep in mind that it’s not high in protein or fiber compared to some other snacks, so it’s best enjoyed as a treat rather than a meal replacement.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

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