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Nick's Swedish VanilJ Ice Cream
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Nick's Swedish VanilJ Ice Cream

Nick's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
3g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nick's Swedish VanilJ Ice Cream is a 16 fl oz frozen dessert that lands in the grocery freezer aisle among other premium and “better-for-you” ice creams — often shelved near reduced-sugar, high-protein, and keto-friendly frozen desserts rather than traditional mass-market pints. In the U.S. store it reads as an alternative for shoppers who want the ritual of ice cream without the sugar hit: scooping from a brightly branded tub at home, spooning into a bowl after dinner, or pairing a small serving with coffee or berries for a restrained treat. Brand messaging leans on Scandinavian minimalism and “guilt-free indulgence,” targeting adults focused on weight management, low-carb diets, or diabetes-conscious eating; marketing skews adult and health-conscious rather than kid-focused. The front label often signals health halos — low-calorie, low-sugar, and “vanilla bean” callouts — without organic or all-natural certification. Ingredient choices (allulose, erythritol, soluble corn fiber, milk protein concentrates, modified plant oil, gums, and mono- and diglycerides) reflect significant food engineering, so while the product feels like ice cream it is formulated from processed components to reduce sugar and calories. Sensory experience is creamy and cold with a smooth, slightly aerated body and a clean vanilla aroma; sugar alcohols can give a faint cooling note and a subtly different mouthfeel than traditional ice cream. Packaged in a plastic pint tub, it’s used in small, controlled portions as a late-night indulgence or post-meal treat in modern American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
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,, EPG, (Modified, Plant-Based, Oil),, Erythritol,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Coconut, Oil,, Ground, Vanilla, Bean,, Natural, Flavor,, Steviol, Glycosides,, Guar, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Cellulose, Gel,, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Contains many industrial ingredients and additives (non-nutritive sweeteners, fiber isolates, emulsifiers, modified oil, protein isolates and gums) and is a formulated, heavily processed product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Nick's Swedish VanilJ Ice Cream

It really depends on your definition of healthy! With just 80 calories per serving and low sugar content, it can fit nicely into a balanced diet, especially if you're watching your calorie intake. Just remember, it's not a health food per se, but a treat that won't completely throw you off your game.

Perfect For

movie-night
post-workout
weekend-brunch

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