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Is Enlightened Vanilla Bean Light Ice Cream healthy?

Vanilla Bean Light Ice Cream

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

72/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Enlightened vanilla bean light ice cream is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 72 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Dairy-based with decent protein and fiber, but sweetened with sugar alcohols and gums; moderately processed. Strengths include good protein for a dessert (5g per serving), low calorie and low total fat (70 kcal, 2g fat), and low added sugar (sugar 3g per serving), while main considerations include multiple additives: carob gum, guar gum, mono & diglycerides, sugar alcohol and monk fruit sweeteners, and processed milk protein concentrate and corn fiber ingredients.

Longevity Score 72/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Good protein for a dessert (5g per serving)
  • Low calorie and low total fat (70 kcal, 2g fat)
  • Low added sugar (sugar 3g per serving)

What held the score back?

  • Multiple additives: carob gum, guar gum, mono & diglycerides
  • Sugar alcohol and monk fruit sweeteners
  • Processed milk protein concentrate and corn fiber ingredients

Ingredients

Ingredient list

SKIM MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ERYTHRITOL (NATURAL SWEETENER), NON-GMO SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, CREAM, EGG YOLKS, TAPIOCA SYRUP, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, VANILLA, CAROB GUM, GUAR GUM, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, VANILLA BEANS, MONK FRUIT EXTRACT.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 64 g (1/2 cup)

  • Calories704% DV
  • Protein5g10% DV
  • Total Carbs14g5% DV
  • Fiber4g14% DV
  • Total Fat2g3% DV
  • Saturated Fat1g5% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Enlightened Vanilla Bean Light Ice Cream
Category
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00852109331048
Serving size
64 g (1/2 cup)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
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How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (10g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (1g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Moderate calories (70 kcal)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (erythritol, monk fruit extract)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Modest calories per serving (70 kcal)

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  • Strength & Protein Focus

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (5g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Enlightened Vanilla Bean Light Ice Cream highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Enlightened Vanilla Bean Light Ice Cream shows about 3.97g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Enlightened Vanilla Bean Light Ice Cream: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include erythritol, monk fruit extract. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein for a dessert (5g per serving); Low calorie and low total fat (70 kcal, 2g fat); Low added sugar (sugar 3g per serving).

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple additives: carob gum, guar gum, mono & diglycerides; Sugar alcohol and monk fruit sweeteners; Processed milk protein concentrate and corn fiber ingredients.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same ice cream & frozen desserts differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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