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Great Value Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Ice Cream In A Sugar Cone, Dipped In Chocolate Flavored Coating, Topped With Peanuts & Cone Crunch Mini Cones, Chocolate Dipped Vanilla: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value chocolate dipped vanilla ice cream in a sugar cone, dipped in chocolate flavored coating, topped with peanuts & cone crunch mini cones, chocolate dipped vanilla received a Food Integrity Score of 58 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. Warning Signs: Ingredients like caramel color and cellulose gum suggest a highly processed product. Consider This: Modified food starch and soybean oil are typical in ultra-processed foods. Good Substitutes: Opt for chocolate-dipped homemade ice cream with natural topping ingredients. Main considerations include artificial flavors, color additives, and emulsifiers. Simpler options: Choose homemade versions with fewer additives; look for brands using fewer emulsifiers and colorings.
Food Integrity Score 58/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Artificial flavors
- Color additives
- Emulsifiers
Simpler options to consider
- Choose homemade versions with fewer additives
- Look for brands using fewer emulsifiers and colorings
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Ice Cream In A Sugar Cone, Dipped In Chocolate Flavored Coating, Topped With Peanuts & Cone Crunch Mini Cones, Chocolate Dipped Vanilla
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Dairy (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742122618- Serving size
- 88 GRM (2 cones)
- 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 Dipped Vanilla Ice Cream In A Sugar Cone, Dipped In Chocolate Flavored Coating, Topped With Peanuts & Cone Crunch Mini Cones, Chocolate Dipped Vanilla
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Ingredients like caramel color and cellulose gum suggest a highly processed product.
Consider This
Modified food starch and soybean oil are typical in ultra-processed foods.
Good Substitutes
Opt for chocolate-dipped homemade ice cream with natural topping ingredients.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityWarning Signs: Ingredients like caramel color and cellulose gum suggest a highly processed product. Consider This: Modified food starch and soybean oil are typical in ultra-processed foods. Good Substitutes: Opt for chocolate-dipped homemade ice cream with natural topping ingredients.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Artificial flavors
- Color additives
- Emulsifiers
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- PALM OIL — Environmental and health concerns.
- CELLULOSE GUM — Artificial texturizing agent.
- MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES — Often used in processed foods.
- NATURAL FLAVORS — Unspecified ingredient flavors.
- CARRAGEENAN — Debated gum additive.
Highest concern ingredients
- NATURAL FLAVORS (6/10) — Vague ingredient with unspecified contents.
- MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES (6/10) — Used to stabilize processed foods.
- CARAMEL COLOR (5/10) — Coloring agent often debated.
Better choice tips
- Choose homemade versions with fewer additives.
- Look for brands using fewer emulsifiers and colorings.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
MILK, SUGAR, CREAM, SKIM MILK, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, BUTTERMILK, COCONUT OIL, DRY ROASTED PEANUTS, WHEY, CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, COCOA, NATURAL FLAVORS, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, COCOA BUTTER, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, TARA GUM, CARRAGEENAN, CAROB BEAN GUM, MOLASSES, CANOLA OIL, ANNATTO EXTRACT FOR COLOR, CARAMEL COLOR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF FOOD STARCH-MODIFIEDConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to modify texture.
Additional note
Thickening agent.
Family watchlist
Thickening agent often found in processed foods.
NATURAL FLAVORSConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Can include unspecified ingredients.
Additional note
Vague flavor source.
Family watchlist
Unspecified ingredient flavors.
MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDESConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Helps stabilize mixtures.
Additional note
Processing aid.
Family watchlist
Often used in processed foods.
CELLULOSE GUMConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to control texture.
Additional note
Texturizing gum.
Family watchlist
Artificial texturizing agent.
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CORN SYRUPConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Contributes to sugar content.
Additional note
Highly processed sweetener.
SOYBEAN OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds fat and refinement.
Additional note
Common refined oil.
PALM OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Common processed fat.
Additional note
Widely used refined oil.
Family watchlist
Environmental and health concerns.
SOY LECITHINConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierAdditive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to blend ingredients.
Additional note
Common emulsifier.
CANOLA OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Oil refinement raises integrity concerns.
Additional note
Common industrial oil.
CARAMEL COLORConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
May increase perceived quality visually.
Additional note
Coloring agent.
Family watchlist
Highly processed color additive.
TARA GUMConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Controls viscosity.
Additional note
Natural thickener.
Family watchlist
Natural but used as additive.
CARRAGEENANConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common thickening agent.
Additional note
Seaweed-derived gum.
Family watchlist
Debated gum additive.
SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sugars increase calorie count.
Additional note
Standard sweetener.
COCONUT OILConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refining increases processing level.
Additional note
Commonly refined fat source.
COCOA BUTTERConcern 3/10 — Mild concernNatural fat
What this is
Natural fat
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Standard chocolate ingredient.
Additional note
Natural fat from cocoa.
CAROB BEAN GUMConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for texture control.
Additional note
Seed-based gum.
Family watchlist
Used for thickening, often in processed foods.
ANNATTO EXTRACT FOR COLORConcern 3/10 — Mild concernColor additiveAdditive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to add color.
Additional note
Natural colorant.
BLEACHED WHEAT FLOURConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Bleaching adds processing steps.
Additional note
Refined flour for texture.
WHEYConcern 2/10 — Very low concernProtein isolate
What this is
Protein isolate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Used for protein enrichment.
Additional note
Refined dairy protein.
COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALIConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Processed to reduce acidity.
Additional note
Dutched cocoa variant.
MOLASSESConcern 2/10 — Very low concernNatural sweetener
What this is
Natural sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds sweetness and depth.
Additional note
Refined sweetener.
MILKConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Normal dairy processing.
Additional note
Basic ice cream base.
CREAMConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Normal dairy processing.
Additional note
Basic ice cream base.
SKIM MILKConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Normal dairy processing.
Additional note
Lower fat milk option.
BUTTERMILKConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Adds tangy flavor.
Additional note
Normal flavor-enhancing dairy.
COCOAConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Normal chocolate processing.
Additional note
Basic chocolate source.
UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATEConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Standard chocolate processing.
Additional note
Pure chocolate.
DRY ROASTED PEANUTSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Typical topping ingredient.
Additional note
Standard whole nuts.
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Normal seasoning usage.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
This score estimates ingredient profile integrity, not food safety. 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
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 "palm oil", "coconut oil". 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", "corn syrup". 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
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", "corn syrup". 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", "cream", "whey". 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", "cream", "whey". 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: Family watchlist items (PALM OIL)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Family watchlist items (PALM OIL)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Family watchlist items (PALM OIL)
This product has 1 additional signal 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 "palm oil", "coconut oil". 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 "palm oil", "coconut oil". 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 Dipped Vanilla Ice Cream In A Sugar Cone, Dipped In Chocolate Flavored Coating, Topped With Peanuts & Cone Crunch Mini Cones, Chocolate Dipped Vanilla 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 Dipped Vanilla Ice Cream In A Sugar Cone, Dipped In Chocolate Flavored Coating, Topped With Peanuts & Cone Crunch Mini Cones, Chocolate Dipped Vanilla shows about 0.97g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Ice Cream In A Sugar Cone, Dipped In Chocolate Flavored Coating, Topped With Peanuts & Cone Crunch Mini Cones, Chocolate Dipped Vanilla: 20g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Source of protein; Includes peanuts; Contains milk and cream.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High in sugar; High saturated fat; 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
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