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Tillamook Ice Cream Chocolate Tub
Frozen Foods
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Tillamook Ice Cream Chocolate Tub

Tillamook
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
4g
Protein
21g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tillamook Ice Cream Chocolate Tub (48 foz) is a large, family-style frozen dessert you’d find in the supermarket freezer aisle alongside other premium tubs and novelty pints — near traditional ice creams, novelty bars, and dessert toppings. It reads like a classic American indulgence aimed at families and ice cream lovers: farmer-owned heritage (Est. 1909, Oregon), B Corp certification, and a “from cows not treated with rBST” callout give it a pastoral, trustworthy veneer even as it sits in a brightly labeled, resealable plastic tub. Ideal shopping occasions include picking up a treat for movie night, bringing dessert to a weekend BBQ or casual dinner, or stocking the freezer for game-day gatherings. Brand positioning leans on nostalgia, craftsmanship, and higher-quality dairy, targeting shoppers who want indulgence with a small ethical/real-food narrative — parents buying for kids, adults seeking comfort food, and brand-loyal consumers who value farm stories. Label characteristics include health-leaning cues (“farmer owned,” no rBST), natural-sounding language, and a “really creamy” texture claim; it is not organic and contains typical processed-ingredient disclosures rather than organic certification. Processing context: commercially produced ice cream with added stabilizers, emulsifiers, and processed mix-ins — a mainstream supermarket frozen dessert. Sensory details: a dense, extra-creamy mouthfeel with rich chocolate notes, pockets of fudgy or brownie-like inclusions implied by flour and cocoa ingredients, buttery dairy richness, and a smooth melt; packaged in a wide plastic tub meant for scooping, sharing, and spoon-first rituals at home. Expect it to serve as an indulgent, comforting finish to simple meals or celebratory moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars21g
Added Sugars16g32%
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,, Skim, Milk,, Sugar,, Milk,, Brown, Sugar,, Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Coconut, Oil,, Pasteurized, Egg, Yolks,, Butter,, Cocoa, (Processed, With, Alkali),, Molasses,, Soybean, Oil,, Eggs,, Unsweetened, Chocolate,, Vanilla, Extract,, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Salt,, Tara, Gum,, Cocoa,, Guar, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin,, Cocoa, Butter,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - 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 (added sugars, emulsifiers/stabilizers like tara and guar gum and soy lecithin), refined flours, processed cocoa, and vegetable oils, indicating industrial formulation and ultraprocessing. These features align with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed foods).

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Common Questions about Tillamook Ice Cream Chocolate Tub

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! It’s rich and indulgent, clocking in at 220 calories per serving, with 21 grams of sugar. If you’re looking for a treat to satisfy a sweet tooth, it certainly delivers, but if you’re aiming for a low-sugar or high-protein snack, this might not fit the bill.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

indulgentcomfortingnostalgicwholesome
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