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Is Van Leeuwen Peppermint Pattie French Ice Cream healthy?

Peppermint Pattie French Ice Cream

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

Longevity Score

38/100

Food Integrity Score

84/100

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 peppermint pattie french ice cream is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 38 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100. Dairy and egg-yolk dessert with high added sugar and saturated fat; few whole-food fiber or protein signals. Strengths include short, recognizable ingredient list, real cocoa and vanilla beans, and no artificial colors or sweeteners detected, while main considerations include high added sugar (cane sugar, tapioca syrup), high saturated fat from cream and cocoa butter, and negligible fiber and protein.

Longevity Score 38/100Food Integrity Score 84/100

What helped the score?

  • Short, recognizable ingredient list
  • Real cocoa and vanilla beans
  • No artificial colors or sweeteners detected

What held the score back?

  • High added sugar (cane sugar, tapioca syrup)
  • High saturated fat from cream and cocoa butter
  • Negligible fiber and protein

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CREAM, MILK, CANE SUGAR, EGG YOLKS, TAPIOCA SYRUP, COCOA BEANS, WATER, COCOA POWDER, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, ORGANIC PEPPERMINT EXTRACT, CORN STARCH, SEA SALT, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, VANILLA BEANS

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 108 g (2/3 cup)

  • Calories29115% DV
  • Protein0g0% DV
  • Total Carbs28g10% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat18g23% DV
  • Saturated Fat11g55% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Van Leeuwen Peppermint Pattie French Ice Cream
Category
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00850005872054
Serving size
108 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 (28g)

    This product has 3 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 (11g)

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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 (0g)

    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 (24g)

    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 (24g)

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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 (24g of 28g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Van Leeuwen Peppermint Pattie 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 Peppermint Pattie French Ice Cream shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Van Leeuwen Peppermint Pattie French Ice Cream: 24g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Cane sugar, Tapioca syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Short, recognizable ingredient list; Real cocoa and vanilla beans; No artificial colors or sweeteners detected.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High added sugar (cane sugar, tapioca syrup); High saturated fat from cream and cocoa butter; Negligible fiber and protein.

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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