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Nick's Peanot Butter Cup Ice Cream
Frozen Foods
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Nick's Peanot Butter Cup Ice Cream

Nick's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
9g
Fiber
73
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nick's Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream arrives in a 16 fl oz resealable pint and lives in the frozen desserts aisle, usually shelved alongside premium pints, light or reduced-sugar frozen novelties, and other 'better-for-you' frozen treats. You might spot it near other branded low-sugar or protein-enhanced ice creams rather than next to mass-market tubs. It fits shopping trips where shoppers want an indulgent dessert without conventional sugar — after a grocery run for weekend treats, for movie-night pick-ups, or as a stash for game-day hosting. The brand positions itself as an indulgent, health-aware alternative: marketing focused on low sugar, lower calories, and modern sweeteners appeals to adults trying to manage calories, carbs, or blood sugar while still craving classic flavors. Packaging tends to lean clean and premium rather than child-focused; expect minimal kid-branding, calls out low-sugar/no-sugar-added style benefits and natural flavoring, but no organic certification. In plain processing terms, this is a highly formulated frozen dessert built from dairy, isolated proteins, multiple sugar substitutes, fibre, emulsifiers, gums, and modified plant oils. Sensory notes: the base is cold, creamy, and dense from dairy protein and fat, with peanut butter cup pieces adding a firmer, slightly crystalline crunch and bitter-sweet cocoa edges; a noticeable cooling sensation from polyol sweeteners can appear. Rituals around it are casual — scooping into bowls for solo indulgence, sharing a few spoonfuls at a small gathering, or pairing with coffee for a weekend treat. The overall story: a modern, engineered comfort dessert that trades traditional sugar for processed alternatives to deliver a familiar peanut-butter-and-chocolate experience with a weight-conscious pitch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber9g32%
Total Sugars1g
Protein6g
* 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,, Peanut, Butter, Cups(Coconut, Oil,, Peanuts,, Maltitol,, Lactitol,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Soy, Lecithin,, Salt,, Vanilla, Extract),, Soluble, Corn, Fiber,, Allulose,, EPG, (Modified, Plant-Based, Oil),, Peanut, Butter,, Erythritol,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Coconut, Oil,, Natural, Flavor,, Corn, Starch,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Steviol, Glycosides,, Salt,, Sorbitol,, Guar, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Cellulose, Gel,, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Locust, Bean, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono & 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 (polyol sweeteners, allulose, protein isolates, modified plant oil, emulsifiers, gums, soluble fiber) and is reformulated to mimic a traditional food, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Nick's Peanot Butter Cup Ice Cream

That depends on your definition of healthy! With only 120 calories per serving and low sugar content, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially as a treat. However, it's important to note that it's not particularly high in protein or fiber compared to some other snacks, so think of it as a fun indulgence rather than a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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