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Popsicle SpongeBob Facepiece
Frozen Foods
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Popsicle SpongeBob Facepiece

Popsicle
12.17 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
0g
Protein
18g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Popsicle SpongeBob Facepiece is a kid-focused novelty pop sold in the frozen aisle, typically in multi-packs near other ice pops, novelty frozen treats (ice cream sandwiches, character bars), and family-sized ice cream tubs. Packaged in brightly colored sleeves emblazoned with SpongeBob’s face, the 12.17 fl oz package reads as a playful impulse buy for parents and a shelf staple for summer stock-ups. It fits summer backyard barbecues, pool days, after-school treats, and birthday-party goody bags — shoppers grab it on warm-weather runs or when they want an easy, shareable sweet option for children. As a Popsicle-branded product tied to a licensed cartoon, its positioning leans heavily into nostalgia for adults and instant recognition for kids; marketing emphasizes fun, character play, and convenience rather than nutrition. The label uses bold, kid-appealing graphics and lists both “natural and artificial flavors,” but there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list includes many processed syrups and stabilizers, so any “fun” or “natural” messaging is purely brand-forward rather than a health claim. In plain terms it’s a highly processed frozen novelty: engineered texture and color, emulsifiers, gums, and sweeteners produce a consistent mouthfeel and shelf stability. Sensory notes: an icy yet slightly creamy pop with pronounced sweet-fruit and chocolate-face notes (cocoa processed with alkali), smooth edges from stabilizers, and a melt that’s quick in warm hands. Rituals around it are casual — unwrapping a single-serving sleeve, licking or biting the facepiece, and handing extras to kids — making it a convenient, seasonal comfort snack in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 2
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars18g36%
Protein0g
* 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

Water,, Maltodextrin, (Wheat),, Glucose-Fructose, Syrup, (Wheat,, Corn),, Glucose, Syrup, (Wheat),, Sugar,, Fructose,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Coconut, Oil,, Citric, Acid,, Malic, Acid,, Pectin, Vegetable, Juice, (for, Color),, Guar, Gum,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Carrageenan,, Cellulose, Gum,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Turmeric, Oleoresin, (for, Color),, Sunflower, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Vegetable Juice (for Color) - Artificial coloring
  • Turmeric Oleoresin (for Color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 (maltodextrin, various syrups, emulsifiers, gums, artificial flavors) and is a formulated, ready-to-eat product—characteristics of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Popsicle SpongeBob Facepiece

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, right? The SpongeBob Facepiece is a fun treat with 160 calories per serving, but it does pack in 18 grams of added sugars. If you're looking for a sweet, nostalgic frozen snack, it's a delightful choice, just keep it as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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