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Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Original Recipe, Vanilla & Chocolate
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Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Original Recipe, Vanilla & Chocolate

Turkey Hill
46 foz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
3g
Protein
17g
Sugars
75mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Original Recipe Vanilla & Chocolate arrives in the frozen dessert aisle in a large 46 foz tub, usually shelved alongside other family-sized ice creams, novelty bars and frozen desserts. You’ll often find it near store promotion endcaps for summer or party staples. It reads like a classic American freezer staple: a broadly appealing, family-focused offering positioned for casual indulgence rather than gourmet connoisseurship. The brand leans into nostalgia and everyday comfort, marketed to budget-minded households and parents shopping for crowd-pleasing desserts rather than specialty eaters. The label highlights “Original Recipe,” shows vanilla bean and chocolate swirls, and lists both “natural and artificial flavors” — cues that signal familiar flavor quality but not organic or all-natural certification. Kids are a clear audience because of the straightforward flavor pairing and recognizable brand name; packaging art and portion size also imply sharing at family gatherings. In plain terms, the product is made using several industrial processing steps and common food stabilizers and emulsifiers to achieve consistent texture and shelf stability. Sensory notes: cold and creamy on the tongue with a smooth, scoopable texture; vanilla provides a sweet, rounded base while cocoa-processed-with-alkali gives the chocolate swirl a mellow, slightly deepened flavor. The tub format invites ritual use — scooping into bowls for an after-dinner treat, building quick sundaes, or pairing with pie at holiday gatherings. It’s a convenient, dependable dessert for casual occasions rather than a specialty, artisanal choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium75mg3%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars11g22%
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

Milk,, Cream,, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Whey,, Nonfat, Milk,, Cocoa, Powder, Processed, with, Alkali,, Contains, 1%, or, Less, of, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Guar, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Carrageenan,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Vanilla, Bean,, Caramel, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Mono & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo Additive

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 multiple industrial ingredients (corn syrup, mono- and diglycerides, gums, carrageenan, artificial flavors, caramel color) and is formulated for long shelf life and standardized texture, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Original Recipe, Vanilla & Chocolate

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! Turkey Hill Ice Cream has a decent dose of calories and sugar, coming in at 180 calories and 17 grams of sugar per serving. If you're looking for a sweet treat every now and then, it fits the bill, but if you're aiming for a low-calorie or low-sugar diet, you might want to enjoy this in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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