Whole Foods Market
Is Whole Foods Market Butter Cookies & Sweet Cream Italian Gelato healthy?
Butter Cookies & Sweet Cream Italian Gelato
Longevity Score
38/100
Food Integrity Score
42/100
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
Whole Foods Market butter cookies & sweet cream italian gelato is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 38 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 42 out of 100. Dessert built on sugar, glucose syrup, and butter cookies; few whole-food signals and high added sugar per serving. Strengths include real dairy base with pasteurized milk and cream, some protein from milk, and recognizable core ingredients, while main considerations include high added sugar from sugar, glucose syrup, and dextrose, caramel color and multiple added flavors, and refined wheat flour in cookie pieces.
Longevity Score 38/100Food Integrity Score 42/100
What helped the score?
- Real dairy base with pasteurized milk and cream
- Contains some protein from milk
- Recognizable core ingredients
What held the score back?
- High added sugar from sugar, glucose syrup, and dextrose
- Caramel color and multiple added flavors
- Refined wheat flour in cookie pieces
Ingredients
Ingredient list
PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK, SUGAR, SALTED BUTTER CARAMEL SAUCE (GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, WATER, SEA SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, PASTEURIZED CREAM, BUTTER, PECTIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE), EXPELLER PRESSED COCONUT OIL, BUTTER COOKIES (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, EGG WHITES, BUTTER, INVERT SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR), DEXTROSE, GLUCOSE SYRUP, PASTEURIZED CREAM, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, ORGANIC LOCUST BEAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 100 g (2/3 cup)
- Calories22011% DV
- Protein2g4% DV
- Total Carbs31g11% DV
- Fiber0g0% DV
- Total Fat9g12% DV
- Saturated Fat8g40% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Whole Foods Market Butter Cookies & Sweet Cream Italian Gelato
- Brand
- Whole Foods Market
- Category
- Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
- GTIN / UPC
00099482480226- Serving size
- 100 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
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: Higher net carbs (31g)
This product has 3 additional signals 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: Higher saturated fat (8g)
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: Lower protein (2g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Higher sugar (27g)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Higher sugar (27g)
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 (27g of 31g 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)
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", "butter", "cream". 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", "butter", "cream". 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 (31g)
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 (31g)
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 (sugar, glucose 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 (sugar, glucose 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 (sugar, glucose 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 (8g)
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", "bean". 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: Higher saturated fat (8g)
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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 Whole Foods Market Butter Cookies & Sweet Cream Italian Gelato 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?
Whole Foods Market Butter Cookies & Sweet Cream Italian Gelato shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Whole Foods Market Butter Cookies & Sweet Cream Italian Gelato: 24g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, glucose syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Real dairy base with pasteurized milk and cream; Contains some protein from milk; Recognizable core ingredients.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar from sugar, glucose syrup, and dextrose; Caramel color and multiple added flavors; Refined wheat flour in cookie 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.
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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