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Häagen-Dazs Rum Tres Leches Ice Cream: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Häagen-Dazs rum tres leches ice cream received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a rich, dessert-style ice cream with a long list of refined sweeteners, oils, and texture helpers. It reads as an occasional treat rather than an everyday food, mainly because the list leans on corn syrup, palm oil, and vague natural flavors. Main considerations include refined corn syrup and multiple added sugars, palm, coconut, and soybean oils as refined fats, and pectin, soy lecithin, and vague natural flavors as additive inputs. Simpler options: Look for ice cream with cream, milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla as the main listed items; choose versions without corn syrup, refined seed oils, or vague natural flavors.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Refined corn syrup and multiple added sugars
- Palm, coconut, and soybean oils as refined fats
- Pectin, soy lecithin, and vague natural flavors as additive inputs
Simpler options to consider
- Look for ice cream with cream, milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla as the main listed items
- Choose versions without corn syrup, refined seed oils, or vague natural flavors
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Häagen-Dazs Rum Tres Leches Ice Cream
- Brand
- Häagen-Dazs
- Category
- Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
- GTIN / UPC
00074570731923- Serving size
- 129 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
Rum Tres Leches Ice Cream
Häagen-Dazs
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Corn syrup, palm oil, soybean oil, and soy lecithin stack several refined and formulation-oriented inputs into one scoop.
Consider This
Natural flavors, pectin, and soy lecithin signal a more engineered texture and flavor system than classic homemade ice cream.
Good Substitutes
A short list of cream, milk, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla makes a simpler, more homemade-style rum tres leches treat.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis is a rich, dessert-style ice cream with a long list of refined sweeteners, oils, and texture helpers. It reads as an occasional treat rather than an everyday food, mainly because the list leans on corn syrup, palm oil, and vague natural flavors.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined corn syrup and multiple added sugars
- Palm, coconut, and soybean oils as refined fats
- Pectin, soy lecithin, and vague natural flavors as additive inputs
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Corn Syrup — Refined corn-derived sweetener
- Palm Oil — Refined industrial fat
- Pectin — Texture-stabilizing additive
- Soy Lecithin — Emulsifier, soy-derived
- Soybean Oil — Refined seed oil
- Natural Flavors — Vague flavor system
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural Flavors (7/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed inputs
- Corn Syrup (6/10) — Refined syrup sweetener
- Palm Oil (6/10) — Refined industrial fat
Better choice tips
- Look for ice cream with cream, milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla as the main listed items.
- Choose versions without corn syrup, refined seed oils, or vague natural flavors.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CREAM, SKIM MILK, SUGAR, SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (CONDENSED MILK, SUGAR), EGG YOLKS, CORN SYRUP, WHEAT FLOUR, PALM OIL, RUM, EGGS, COCONUT OIL, PECTIN, SOY LECITHIN, EVAPORATED MILK, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVORS, POWDERED SUGAR (SUGAR, CORN STARCH), VANILLA EXTRACT.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural FlavorsConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor blends hide specific inputs from the label.
Additional note
Vague flavor system with undisclosed sources and processing.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor ingredient many users want clarified.
Corn SyrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Refined sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrup adds sweetness and texture beyond basic kitchen sugar.
Additional note
Refined syrup sweetener; formulation-oriented and sugar-dense.
Family watchlist
Refined corn-derived sweetener many users track.
Palm OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Industrial fat that shapes texture and shelf behavior in frozen desserts.
Additional note
Refined industrial fat used for texture and mouthfeel.
Family watchlist
Refined palm oil is commonly tracked by users.
Soybean OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined seed oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined seed oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are commonly flagged for user awareness.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used in the formula.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil many users prefer to track.
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Coconut OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Adds another refined fat alongside palm and soybean oil.
Additional note
Refined tropical oil used for fat and mouthfeel.
PectinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Texture helper that signals formulation beyond basic ice cream.
Additional note
Gelling agent used for texture control.
Family watchlist
Texture-stabilizing additive many users like to track.
Soy LecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifier that helps the formula hold together smoothly.
Additional note
Emulsifier used to blend fats and water-based ingredients.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier and soy-derived ingredient many users track.
Sweetened Condensed Milk (Condensed Milk, Sugar)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetened dairy
What this is
Sweetened dairy
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds a second sugar source on top of added sugar.
Additional note
Dairy already combined with added sugar, adding another sweetener layer.
Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Corn Starch)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds more refined sugar and a starch helper.
Additional note
Refined sugar blended with corn starch for anti-caking.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar contributes sweetness and sugar load to the formula.
Additional note
Refined sweetener; common but adds sugar load.
Wheat FlourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined flour is common but is a processed grain fraction.
Additional note
Refined flour used as a thickener or stabilizer.
Evaporated MilkConcern 2/10 — Very low concernProcessed dairy
What this is
Processed dairy
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Concentrated milk that adds richness with mild processing.
Additional note
Concentrated dairy ingredient, mildly processed.
Baking SodaConcern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agent
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Common baking ingredient with a mild formulation role.
Additional note
Leavening and pH-adjusting ingredient, category-normal in baking.
RumConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Flavor component typical of rum tres leches style desserts.
Additional note
Distilled spirit adding flavor; category-normal for this dessert.
Vanilla ExtractConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Recognizable flavoring that is typical for vanilla desserts.
Additional note
Flavoring extract, category-normal for dessert.
CreamConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic dairy base that is recognizable and category-normal.
Additional note
Simple dairy ingredient with no added formulation concern.
Skim MilkConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple dairy ingredient with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Recognizable dairy ingredient used as a base.
Egg YolksConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable ingredient used in classic dessert bases.
Additional note
Traditional custard ingredient with no formulation concern.
EggsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable ingredient used in custard-style bases.
Additional note
Whole egg ingredient with no formulation concern.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning ingredient.
Additional note
Simple seasoning with no formulation concern.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close the 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 "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 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", "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", "egg". 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", "egg". 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 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 "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 Häagen-Dazs Rum Tres Leches 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?
Häagen-Dazs Rum Tres Leches Ice Cream shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Häagen-Dazs Rum Tres Leches Ice Cream: 33g added 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 real dairy and egg yolk protein; Short recognizable core ingredient list; Vanilla extract, no artificial colors listed.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar (33g per serving); Saturated fat is high (13g per serving); Multiple refined and seed/palm oil fats.
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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