Alden's Organic Key Lime Dairy Free Frozen Dessert Round Sammies
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
Verdict
Alden's Organic Key Lime Dairy Free Frozen Dessert Round Sammies are pre-made frozen treats consisting of a citrus-flavored filling between two cookie wafers. Their main strength is very low sodium, while their main tradeoff is a high amount of added sugar. Overall, these are designed as a sweet, dessert-focused indulgence.
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 handful of fresh berries for a bright, fruit-forward dessert plate.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by significant amounts of saturated fat and sugar, which drive the low nutrition score. These elements outweigh the benefit of minimal sodium and very low protein.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs | 28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 15g | — |
| Added Sugars | 15g | 30% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from a base of coconut oil, cane sugar, and a blend of plant flours. The formulation is further refined by a lime sauce and cookie wafers that incorporate industrial gums, emulsifiers, and refined starches.
Ingredients
FROZEN DESSERT: DAIRY FREE FROZEN DESSERT BLEND* (WATER, CANE SUBAR COCONUT OIL TAPIOCA SYRUP, INULIN BROWN RICE WHOLE OAT FLOUR, ACACIA GUM PEA PROTEIN, SOY LECITHIN, GUAR GUM LOCUST BEAN GUM*), LIME SAUCE* (SUGAR, WATER, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, TAPIOCA STARCH, CITRIC ACID, SPIRULINA EXTRACT (COLOR), PECTIN, FLAVOR TURMERIC EXTRACT* (COLOR)), LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID COOKIE WAFERS: WHEAT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR PALM OIL, CANE SYRUP CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: NATURAL FLAVOR SALT, SOY LECITHIN BAKING SODA.
