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Is Nick's Mint Chokladchip Swedish-Style Light Ice Cream healthy?

Mint Chokladchip Swedish-Style Light Ice Cream

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

68/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Nick's mint chokladchip swedish-style light ice cream is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 68 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Dairy-based light ice cream with modest protein and fiber, but many gums, sweeteners, and emulsifiers make it fairly processed. Strengths include moderate protein with milk and whey protein, fiber from soluble corn fiber, and low added sugar per serving (3g), while main considerations include multiple gums and emulsifiers indicate ultra-processing, sugar alcohols and high-intensity sweeteners present, and coconut oil and epg add saturated fat.

Longevity Score 68/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Moderate protein with milk and whey protein
  • Fiber from soluble corn fiber
  • Low added sugar per serving (3g)

What held the score back?

  • Multiple gums and emulsifiers indicate ultra-processing
  • Sugar alcohols and high-intensity sweeteners present
  • Coconut oil and EPG add saturated fat

Ingredients

Ingredient list

SKIM MILK, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, CREAM, ERYTHRITOL, ALLULOSE, EPG (MODIFIED PLANT-BASED OIL), COCONUT OIL, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, COCOA POWDER, XYLITOL, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, GUARGUM, TARA GUM, ACACIA GUM, GREEN COLOR (RED CABBAGE EXTRACT, TURMERIC), STEVIA AND MONK FRUIT EXTRACT, CAROB GUM, SOY LECITHIN, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 67 g (1/2 cup)

  • Calories704% DV
  • Protein4g8% DV
  • Total Carbs15g5% DV
  • Fiber4g14% DV
  • Total Fat3.5g4% DV
  • Saturated Fat2.5g13% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Nick's Mint Chokladchip Swedish-Style Light Ice Cream
Brand
Nick's
Category
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00850009682048
Serving size
67 g (1/2 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

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

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: High fiber (4g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Moderate-low sodium (34.8mg)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Lower protein (4g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (erythritol, allulose)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Modest calories per serving (70 kcal)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Workout Recovery

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

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

    A consideration: Lower protein (4g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Nick's Mint Chokladchip Swedish-Style Light Ice Cream highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-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?

Nick's Mint Chokladchip Swedish-Style Light Ice Cream shows about 4.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Nick's Mint Chokladchip Swedish-Style Light Ice Cream: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include erythritol, allulose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Moderate protein with milk and whey protein; Fiber from soluble corn fiber; Low added sugar per serving (3g).

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple gums and emulsifiers indicate ultra-processing; Sugar alcohols and high-intensity sweeteners present; Coconut oil and EPG add saturated fat.

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.

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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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