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Great Value Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Vanilla Light Ice Cream With Chocolate Flavored Chips & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value chocolate chip cookie dough vanilla light ice cream with chocolate flavored chips & chocolate chip cookie dough, chocolate chip cookie dough received a Food Integrity Score of 55 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and high additive load. Overall, this product comes off as moderately processed with a significant focus on additives and refined ingredients. While it contains some wholesome components like milk and vanilla extract, the use of several synthetic and processed ingredients may make it less suitable from an ingredient-list perspective. Opt for simpler dessert choices when possible. Main considerations include additive load, processing, and family watchlist. Simpler options: Use natural ice cream with fewer additives; choose homemade desserts for simple ingredients.
Food Integrity Score 55/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Additive load
- Processing
- Family Watchlist
Simpler options to consider
- Use natural ice cream with fewer additives
- Choose homemade desserts for simple ingredients
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Vanilla Light Ice Cream With Chocolate Flavored Chips & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Dairy (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742178431- Serving size
- 71 g (0.5 cup)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Food Quality Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Vanilla Light Ice Cream With Chocolate Flavored Chips & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
This product contains multiple additives such as guar gum and carrageenan.
Consider This
Ingredients like corn syrup and propylene glycol monoesters signal ultra-processed content.
Good Substitutes
Try homemade frozen desserts with whole cream, sugar, and vanilla for a cleaner option.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityOverall, this product comes off as moderately processed with a significant focus on additives and refined ingredients. While it contains some wholesome components like milk and vanilla extract, the use of several synthetic and processed ingredients may make it less suitable from an ingredient-list perspective. Opt for simpler dessert choices when possible.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Additive load
- Processing
- Family Watchlist
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- SUGAR — Refined sweetener
- CORN SYRUP — Refined sweetener
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOESTERS — Synthetic additive
- MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES — Emulsifier
- GUAR GUM — Thickener
- CARRAGEENAN — Thickener
Highest concern ingredients
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOESTERS (7/10) — Synthetic emulsifier used.
- CORN SYRUP (6/10) — Highly processed sweetener.
- CARRAGEENAN (6/10) — Used to thicken and stabilize.
Better choice tips
- Use natural ice cream with fewer additives.
- Choose homemade desserts for simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
MILK, SKIM MILK, SUGAR, CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH (WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, BUTTER, SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, CHOCOLATE CHIPS [SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT], WATER, CORNSTARCH, MOLASSES, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, SOY LECITHIN), CREAM, CORN SYRUP, CHOCOLATE FLAVORED CHIPS (SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, COCOA POWDER, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, EGG YOLKS, MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF VANILLA EXTRACT, GROUND VANILLA BEANS, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOESTERS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, CAROB BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM, VITAMIN A PALMITATE.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOESTERSConcern 7/10 — Higher concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic emulsifier and stabilizer
Additional note
Synthetic emulsifier
Family watchlist
Synthetic additive
CORN SYRUPConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Highly processed sweetener
Additional note
Refined sweetener
MALTODEXTRINConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Processed additive
Additional note
Highly processed starch
Family watchlist
Processed starch
CARRAGEENANConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to thicken and stabilize
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CHOCOLATE FLAVORED CHIPS (SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, COCOA POWDER, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernComplex ingredientWatchlist
What this is
Complex ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Heavily processed with additives
Additional note
Contains processed cocoa and additives
Family watchlist
Contains additives like natural flavors and soy lecithin
WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Processed and isolated protein
MONO AND DIGLYCERIDESConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to maintain texture
GUAR GUMConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Thickener and stabilizer
CAROB BEAN GUMConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to thicken and stabilize
CELLULOSE GELConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to alter texture
Additional note
Texturizer
CELLULOSE GUMConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to thicken and stabilize
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH (WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, BUTTER, SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, CHOCOLATE CHIPS [SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT], WATER, CORNSTARCH, MOLASSES, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, SOY LECITHIN)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernComplex ingredientWatchlist
What this is
Complex ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Includes refined and processed items
Additional note
Contains multiple refined elements
Family watchlist
Contains refined and processed foods
SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Common additive and sweetener
Additional note
Refined sweetener
VITAMIN A PALMITATEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added vitamin
Additional note
Vitamin fortification
MILKConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic dairy ingredient
Additional note
Whole milk used
SKIM MILKConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic dairy ingredient
Additional note
Skim milk used
CREAMConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic dairy ingredient
Additional note
Whole cream used
EGG YOLKSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Natural ingredient
Additional note
Whole food used
CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF VANILLA EXTRACTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernNatural flavoringVague label term
What this is
Natural flavoring
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Basic flavoring
Additional note
Flavoring agent
GROUND VANILLA BEANSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernNatural flavoring
What this is
Natural flavoring
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic flavoring
This score is based on ingredient analysis and does not reflect medical advice. 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.
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
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil", "butter". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter", "cream". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter", "cream". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher additive load (High additive load)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher additive load (High additive load)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher additive load (High additive load)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil", "butter". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "flour", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil", "butter". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Great Value Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Vanilla Light Ice Cream With Chocolate Flavored Chips & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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?
Great Value Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Vanilla Light Ice Cream With Chocolate Flavored Chips & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Vanilla Light Ice Cream With Chocolate Flavored Chips & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: 15g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Corn Syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains milk protein; Includes vanilla beans; Contains chocolate chips.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High in added sugar; Ultra-processed ingredients; Contains additives.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same dairy differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Food Quality Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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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