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Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Light Ice Cream: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Haagen-Dazs chocolate sea salt caramel light ice cream received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a recognizable dessert base with real dairy, egg yolks, and butter, but the ingredient list is built around multiple sweetener sources and a few functional helpers. It reads as an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple. The main reasons are the stacked sweeteners, the lecithin and pectin used for texture, and the ultrafiltered milk fraction. Main considerations include stacked refined sweeteners (cane sugar, corn syrup, tapioca syrup), texture and emulsifier helpers (pectin, sunflower lecithin), and ultrafiltered milk fraction. Simpler options: Look for ice cream with fewer added sweeteners and no corn or tapioca syrup; choose a short list built from milk, cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla.
Food Integrity Score 62/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Stacked refined sweeteners (cane sugar, corn syrup, tapioca syrup)
- Texture and emulsifier helpers (pectin, sunflower lecithin)
- Ultrafiltered milk fraction
Simpler options to consider
- Look for ice cream with fewer added sweeteners and no corn or tapioca syrup
- Choose a short list built from milk, cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Light Ice Cream
- Brand
- Haagen-Dazs
- Category
- Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
- GTIN / UPC
00074570511914- Serving size
- 118 g (2/3 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.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Light Ice Cream
Haagen-Dazs
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Corn syrup, tapioca syrup, and cane sugar stack multiple sweeteners, and the light version leans on sweetener and dairy-refinement systems.
Consider This
Ultrafiltered skim milk, pectin, sunflower lecithin, and vitamin A palmitate point to a formulated dessert rather than a simple kitchen recipe.
Good Substitutes
Try a dairy ice cream made from cream, milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla with no added syrups or stabilizers.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis is a recognizable dessert base with real dairy, egg yolks, and butter, but the ingredient list is built around multiple sweetener sources and a few functional helpers. It reads as an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple. The main reasons are the stacked sweeteners, the lecithin and pectin used for texture, and the ultrafiltered milk fraction.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Stacked refined sweeteners (cane sugar, corn syrup, tapioca syrup)
- Texture and emulsifier helpers (pectin, sunflower lecithin)
- Ultrafiltered milk fraction
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Corn Syrup — Refined sweetener
- Tapioca Syrup — Refined syrup sweetener
- Cane Sugar — Refined sweetener
- Pectin — Texture-control additive
- Sunflower Lecithin — Emulsifier
Highest concern ingredients
- Tapioca Syrup (6/10) — Refined syrup stacked with other sweeteners.
- Corn Syrup (6/10) — Refined sweetener stacked with other sweeteners.
- Pectin (5/10) — Texture helper adding formulation weight.
Better choice tips
- Look for ice cream with fewer added sweeteners and no corn or tapioca syrup.
- Choose a short list built from milk, cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ULTRAFILTERED SKIM MILK, SKIM MILK, CANE SUGAR, CREAM, TAPIOCA SYRUP, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, EGG YOLKS, CORN SYRUP, SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (CONDENSED MILK, CANE SUGAR), BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), PECTIN, SEA SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, BAKING SODA, VITAMIN A PALMITATE.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Tapioca SyrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined syrupWatchlist
What this is
Refined syrup
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Another refined sweetener stacked on top of sugar and corn syrup.
Additional note
Refined starch-derived syrup used as sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined syrup sweetener.
Corn SyrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined syrupWatchlist
What this is
Refined syrup
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined corn syrup adds another sweetener source.
Additional note
Refined corn-derived sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users track.
PectinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Texture helper added to control body and consistency.
Additional note
Plant-derived gelling agent used for texture.
Family watchlist
Texture-control additive.
Sunflower LecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifier used to keep fat and water blended smoothly.
Additional note
Emulsifier derived from sunflower oil processing.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier additive.
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Ultrafiltered Skim MilkConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined dairy
What this is
Refined dairy
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated milk fraction used to build body and protein content.
Additional note
Dairy milk concentrated and filtered; mildly refined.
Cane SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sugar is a primary sweetening source here.
Additional note
Refined sweetener, common in desserts.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users track.
Sweetened Condensed Milk (Condensed Milk, Cane Sugar)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetened dairy
What this is
Sweetened dairy
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds more sugar on top of other sweeteners.
Additional note
Milk concentrated with added cane sugar.
Vitamin A PalmitateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVitamin additiveAdditive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added nutrient fortification rather than a food ingredient.
Additional note
Added vitamin fortification.
Cocoa Processed With AlkaliConcern 2/10 — Very low concernProcessed cocoa
What this is
Processed cocoa
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Alkalization is a mild processing step beyond plain cocoa.
Additional note
Cocoa treated with alkali; mild processing.
Baking SodaConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAlkalizerAdditive
What this is
Alkalizer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional helper used to adjust pH.
Additional note
Leavening and pH-adjusting agent.
Skim MilkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple recognizable dairy base.
Additional note
Basic dairy ingredient.
CreamConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy fat source.
Additional note
Dairy fat base.
Butter (Cream, Salt)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy fat with salt.
Additional note
Simple butter with salt.
Egg YolksConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable food ingredient used for richness.
Additional note
Whole egg component.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning.
Additional note
Basic salt seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food's ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable ingredients. It is not a medical safety rating. 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 "butter". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "corn syrup", "sugar", "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 "corn syrup", "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 processing level (Highly processed)
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
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 "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 "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 "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.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, 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 Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel 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?
Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Light Ice Cream shows about 0.94g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Light Ice Cream: 20g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane 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: Simple, recognizable ingredient list; Moderate protein per serving; Contains some dairy protein and calcium.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added sugars from cane sugar, corn and tapioca syrups; Sugar is high for one serving; Saturated fat from cream and butter.
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.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food 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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