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Is Van Leeuwen Chocolate Fudge Brownie French Ice Cream healthy?

Chocolate Fudge Brownie French Ice Cream

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

Longevity Score

34/100

Food Integrity Score

68/100

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

Van Leeuwen chocolate fudge brownie french ice cream is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 34 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100. Dessert built on cream, sugar, butter, and refined flour; high sugar and saturated fat outweigh the modest egg and cocoa content. Strengths include simple ingredient list with few additives, cocoa and real vanilla bean, and moderate protein from milk and eggs, while main considerations include high added sugar per serving, high saturated fat from cream and butter, and refined wheat flour in brownie pieces.

Longevity Score 34/100Food Integrity Score 68/100

What helped the score?

  • Simple ingredient list with few additives
  • Contains cocoa and real vanilla bean
  • Moderate protein from milk and eggs

What held the score back?

  • High added sugar per serving
  • High saturated fat from cream and butter
  • Refined wheat flour in brownie pieces

Ingredients

Ingredient list

MILK, CREAM, CANE SUGAR, CHOCOLATE (COCOA BUTTER, COCOA LIQUOR, VANILLA BEAN, GINGER, CINNAMON), COCOA POWDER, ORGANIC EGG YOLKS, BUTTER, FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (UNBLEACHED WHEAT, MALTED BARLEY, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ORGANIC EGG WHITES, SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT (GRAIN ALCOHOL, VANILLA BEAN), BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), ORGANIC CAROB BEAN GUM

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 119 g (2/3 cup)

  • Calories33017% DV
  • Protein5g10% DV
  • Total Carbs35g13% DV
  • Fiber2g7% DV
  • Total Fat20g26% DV
  • Saturated Fat12g60% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Van Leeuwen Chocolate Fudge Brownie French Ice Cream
Category
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00850005872061
Serving size
119 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

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 net carbs (33g)

    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 (12g)

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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: Higher sugar (30g)

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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 (30g)

    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 (30g)

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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 (30g of 35g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Van Leeuwen Chocolate Fudge Brownie French Ice Cream highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly 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?

Van Leeuwen Chocolate Fudge Brownie French Ice Cream shows about 2.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Van Leeuwen Chocolate Fudge Brownie French Ice Cream: 30g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar, brown rice syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Simple ingredient list with few additives; Contains cocoa and real vanilla bean; Moderate protein from milk and eggs.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High added sugar per serving; High saturated fat from cream and butter; Refined wheat flour in brownie pieces.

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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