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Is Great Value Mint Holiday Christmas Tree Ice Cream Bars healthy?

Mint Holiday Christmas Tree Ice Cream Bars

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

28/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Consider Avoiding

At least one major score is weak enough that many people will want a clearer alternative for regular use.

Quick answer

Consider Avoiding

Great Value mint holiday christmas tree ice cream bars is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 28 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Dessert bar with added sugar, saturated fat, and artificial colors; low protein and fiber make it a limited-frequency treat. Strengths include some milk-based protein and calcium and simple dairy-based ingredient base, while main considerations include 17g sugar per bar, largely added sugar, 8g saturated fat from butter and milkfat, and artificial colors (spirulina/turmeric extracts used as colors).

Longevity Score 28/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Contains some milk-based protein and calcium
  • Simple dairy-based ingredient base

What held the score back?

  • 17g sugar per bar, largely added sugar
  • 8g saturated fat from butter and milkfat
  • Artificial colors (spirulina/turmeric extracts used as colors)

Ingredients

Ingredient list

MINT FLAVORED ICE CREAM: SKIM MILK, SUGAR, BUTTER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, MILK SOLIDS, MONOAND DIGLYCERIDES, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, DRIED SKIM MILK, COLORS (SPIRULINA EXTRACT, TURMERIC), NATURAL FLAVOR. SWEET CHOCOLATE COATING: SUGAR, COCOA MASS, COCOA BUTTER, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, PGPR, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 62 g (1 bar)

  • Calories21011% DV
  • Protein2g4% DV
  • Total Carbs20g7% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat13g17% DV
  • Saturated Fat8g40% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Mint Holiday Christmas Tree Ice Cream Bars
Category
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00078742040639
Serving size
62 g (1 bar)
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.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (17g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher saturated fat (8g)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (2g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (17g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (17g)

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  • Athletic Fueling

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (17g of 20g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Great Value Mint Holiday Christmas Tree Ice Cream Bars 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?

Great Value Mint Holiday Christmas Tree Ice Cream Bars shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Mint Holiday Christmas Tree Ice Cream Bars: 17g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, glucose syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains some milk-based protein and calcium; Simple dairy-based ingredient base.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: 17g sugar per bar, largely added sugar; 8g saturated fat from butter and milkfat; Artificial colors (spirulina/turmeric extracts used as colors).

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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