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Nick's Swedish Munchies Ice Cream
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Nick's Swedish Munchies Ice Cream

Nick's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
4g
Protein
1g
Sugars
135mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
71
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nick's Swedish Munchies Ice Cream, a 16 fl oz pint, arrives in the frozen dessert aisle where light and low-sugar novelties sit—lined up near other reduced-calorie ice creams, protein-enriched frozen desserts and specialty keto offerings rather than the mass-market tubs. Shoppers are likely to pull it during a targeted run for 'healthier' treats, a weekend grocery shop when family wants an indulgence with fewer sugars, or as a movie-night or game-day pick for adults who care about calories. Brand positioning leans into Scandinavian minimalism and 'smarter indulgence': clean packaging, Swedish cues, and messaging that highlights low sugar, protein, and natural sweeteners to attract weight-conscious consumers, parents seeking lower-sugar options, and keto/diabetic-aware buyers. The label carries health-halo language (low sugar, stevia/monk fruit), but no organic certification or child-focused cartoons—this reads as adult-oriented better-for-you branding. In plain processing terms, it is a highly processed frozen product made with concentrated dairy proteins, sugar alcohols, fibers and emulsifiers to recreate creamy texture and scoopability. Sensory notes: expect a dense, scoopable creaminess tempered by cooling erythritol/allulose sweeteners, with occasional almond and cocoa bits for crunch and cocoa’s slightly bitter counterpoint; mouthfeel is stabilized and smooth thanks to gums and mono- and diglycerides. Packaging is a resealable pint tub for at-home portioning; ritual use skews toward shared dessert moments or single-serve spoon dives straight from the tub after dinner. It sits culturally as a modern compromise—an indulgent treat framed by contemporary low-sugar health messaging.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium135mg6%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
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,, Allulose,, Soluble, Corn, Fiber,, Erythritol,, EPG, (Modified, Plant-Based, Oil),, Coconut, Oil,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Almond, Flour,, Cocoa,, Natural, Flavor,, Corn, Starch,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Whole, Milk, Powder,, Chicory, Root, Fiber,, Butter(Cream,, Salt),, Tapioca, Starch,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Steviol, Glycosides,, Salt,, Guar, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Cellulose, Gel,, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Monk, Fruit, Extract..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono & 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 includes industrial formulations (isolated milk proteins, sugar alcohols, soluble fibers, emulsifiers, gums and modified oils), indicating ultra-processing typical of NOVA group 4 products.

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Common Questions about Nick's Swedish Munchies Ice Cream

That depends on what 'healthy' means for you! With only 120 calories per serving and a low sugar count, it's a decent choice for a sweet treat. It’s lower in sugar than many traditional ice creams, but it’s also not a high-protein option, so keep that in mind if you're looking for something more filling.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

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