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Nick's Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Nick's Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

Nick's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nick's Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream is a 16 fl oz frozen dessert you would find in the supermarket freezer aisle, shelved with other reduced-calorie and diet-oriented ice creams such as Halo Top, Enlightened, and other premium low-sugar tubs. Look for it near light ice cream, protein ice cream, and keto-friendly frozen novelties rather than traditional full-fat premium pints. Shoppers add it to carts on grocery runs aimed at lighter indulgences — weekend treats, movie-night desserts, or post-dinner sweets when someone wants the flavor of ice cream with fewer sugars and calories. The brand positions itself as a health-forward indulgence, appealing to adults trying to manage calories or carbs while still enjoying dessert; marketing leans into “low sugar”/“low calorie” and high-protein cues rather than family or child-focused graphics. Labels often emphasize health halos like reduced sugar, natural sweeteners, and protein content; there is no organic certification and imagery leans clean and modern rather than kid-centric. In plain terms, this is an industrially reformulated frozen dessert that combines dairy with isolated proteins, alternative sweeteners, fiber, and emulsifiers. Sensory-wise the product aims for a creamy yet airy mouthfeel, a light strawberry swirl with small fruit pieces from freeze-dried strawberries, and a slightly cool sweetness from erythritol and allulose; texture is smoother and less fatty than traditional ice cream. Packaging is a resealable paperboard tub or pint with a peel lid, used at home for single-serve spoons straight from the container or portioned into bowls for shared movie nights or casual desserts. The eating ritual emphasizes controlled indulgence and convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber7g25%
Total Sugars1g
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),, Soluble, Corn, Fiber,, Epg, (Modified, Plant-Based, Oil),, Allulose,, Erythritol,, Water,, Sorbitol,, Strawberry, Puree,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Freeze, Dried, Strawberries,, Coconut, Oil,, Natural, Flavor,, Salt,, Steviol, Glycosides,, Citric, Acid,, Corn, Starch,, Natural, Flavor,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Vegetable, Juice, for, Color,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Cellulose, Gel,, Cellulose, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Maltodextrin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - 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?

The ingredient list contains multiple industrially modified components (protein isolates, soluble corn fiber, modified oils), non-nutritive and alternative sweeteners, emulsifiers, and stabilizers, which are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods. These industrial formulations and additives justify a NOVA classification of 4.

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Common Questions about Nick's Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

Healthiness can be a bit subjective! With only 80 calories per serving and 7 grams of dietary fiber, it’s a lighter treat compared to many traditional ice creams. However, if you’re looking for a high-protein snack, this isn’t it. Think of it as a fun, lower-calorie dessert rather than a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
post-workout

Vibe:

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