Trader Joe’s Vanilla Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
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
- Protein
Verdict
Trader Joe’s Vanilla Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert is a coconut-based frozen sweet. Its main strength is low sodium, while its main tradeoff is high added sugar. Overall, it is a dessert option for those seeking a dairy-free alternative.
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 fresh berries or toasted nuts in a dessert bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a high concentration of saturated fat and sugar with negligible protein or fiber. This results in a calorie-dense profile with limited nutritional value.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs | 26g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 21g | — |
| Added Sugars | 20g | 40% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from coconut milk and cane sugar, enhanced with a vanilla bean paste. To maintain a creamy consistency, the formulation incorporates maltodextrin and a blend of four industrial gums.
Ingredients
COCONUT MILK (COCONUT EXTRACT, WATER), WATER, CANE SUGAR, VANILLA BEAN PASTE (SUGAR, DRIED GLUCOSE SYRUP, WATER, SALT, VANILLA PODS, PECTIN, AGAR-AGAR, VANILLA BEANS), MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS, GUAR GUM, SEA SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM, BETA-CAROTENE (COLOR).
