Alden's Organic Vanilla Bean Dairy Free Ice Cream Sandwiches
Why It Scored This Way
Very low nutritional value, heavy processing, or both make this product poorly aligned with a health-focused diet.
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
- Saturated Fat
- Fiber
Verdict
Alden's Organic Vanilla Bean Dairy Free Ice Cream Sandwiches are a frozen dessert consisting of a vanilla bean center paired with cookie wafers. Its main strength is low sodium, while its main tradeoff is high added sugar. Overall, it is a plant-based option for those wanting a classic frozen confection.
How to Use This
Best reserved for rare occasions within a balanced diet, in very controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Pair it with a side of fresh berries for a simple dessert plate.
Nutrition Overview
The nutrition panel shows a high concentration of saturated fat and sugars with no fiber to offset the calorie density.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs | 23g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 15g | — |
| Added Sugars | 12g | 24% |
| Protein | 3g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The filling is based on coconut oil, cane sugar, and a mix of grains and gums, while the wafers add palm oil and caramel color. This formulation uses several stabilizers and processed syrups to create a creamy, frozen texture.
Ingredients
FROZEN DESSERT: DAIRY FREE FROZEN DESSERT BLEND* (WATER, CANE SUGAR*, COCONUT OIL*, TAPIOCA SYRUP*, INULIN*, BROWN RICE*, WHOLE OAT FLOUR*, ACACIA GUM*, PEA PROTEIN*, SOY LECITHIN*, GUAR GUM*, LOCUST BEAN GUM*), NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS*, GROUND VANILLA BEANS*, COOKIE WAFERS: WHEAT FLOUR*, CANE SUGAR*, PALM OIL*, CARAMEL COLOR*, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: COCOA* (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CANE SYRUP*, SOY LECITHIN*, SALT, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVOR*, *ORGANIC
