
Van Leeuwen
Is Van Leeuwen Triple Chocolate Swirl Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Bars healthy?
Triple Chocolate Swirl Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Bars
Longevity Score
38/100
Food Integrity Score
52/100
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 triple chocolate swirl non-dairy frozen dessert bars is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 38 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Dessert bar with oat base but high saturated fat and sugar, plus refined flour, canola oil, and gums; occasional treat rather than a staple. Strengths include oat milk base made from gluten-free oats, some fiber from oats and cocoa, and simple vanilla and cocoa flavoring, while main considerations include high saturated fat from coconut oil and cocoa butter, added sugar from cane sugar and tapioca syrup, and refined enriched flour and canola oil.
Longevity Score 38/100Food Integrity Score 52/100
What helped the score?
- Oat milk base made from gluten-free oats
- Contains some fiber from oats and cocoa
- Simple vanilla and cocoa flavoring
What held the score back?
- High saturated fat from coconut oil and cocoa butter
- Added sugar from cane sugar and tapioca syrup
- Refined enriched flour and canola oil
Ingredients
Ingredient list
OAT MILK (WATER, GLUTEN-FREE OATS), CANE SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC TAPIOCA SYRUP, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CANOLA OIL, PEA PROTEIN, COCONUT CREAM, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, BAKING SODA, SOY LECITHIN, CORN STARCH, GROUND VANILLA BEAN, CAROB, GUAR
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 67 g (1 bar)
- Calories21011% DV
- Protein2g4% DV
- Total Carbs23g8% DV
- Fiber4g14% DV
- Total Fat14g18% DV
- Saturated Fat11g55% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Van Leeuwen Triple Chocolate Swirl Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Bars
- Brand
- Van Leeuwen
- Category
- Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Other Frozen Desserts)
- GTIN / UPC
00850005872481- Serving size
- 67 g (1 bar)
- 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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher sugar (13g)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher saturated fat (11g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Lower protein (2g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher sugar (13g)
This product has 3 additional signals 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: Higher sugar (13g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
Watch-outsAthletic 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 (13g of 23g carbs)
Workout Recovery
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (2g)
Strength & Protein Focus
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (2g)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "pea protein". 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: Higher net carbs (19g)
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: Net carbs above typical keto snack range (19g)
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: Sweetener signals (Cane sugar, Organic tapioca syrup)
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: Sweetener signals (Cane sugar, Organic tapioca syrup)
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: Sweetener signals (Cane sugar, Organic tapioca syrup)
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: Higher saturated fat (11g)
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", "oat". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Higher saturated fat (11g)
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Common questions about this product
Is Van Leeuwen Triple Chocolate Swirl Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Bars 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?
Van Leeuwen Triple Chocolate Swirl Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Bars shows about 4.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Van Leeuwen Triple Chocolate Swirl Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Bars: 11g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Cane sugar, Organic tapioca syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Oat milk base made from gluten-free oats; Contains some fiber from oats and cocoa; Simple vanilla and cocoa flavoring.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High saturated fat from coconut oil and cocoa butter; Added sugar from cane sugar and tapioca syrup; Refined enriched flour and canola oil.
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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