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Van Leeuwen Vanilla Bean French Ice Cream
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Frozen desserts

Van Leeuwen Vanilla Bean French Ice Cream

14 fl oz/414 mL

Okay out of 100 High confidence
  • High in saturated fat
  • Contains added sugars
  • No additives
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Why it scores 49

Van Leeuwen Vanilla Bean French Ice Cream scores 49 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Sugars 19.4 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
  3. Saturated fat 10.2 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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Vanilla Bean French Ice Cream

START100

Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Alcohol (ethanol)
    Regulatory IARC classifies alcoholic beverages as Group 1; the small amounts used as a solvent in flavorings are not comparable with drinking. [4][5]
subtotal−22.5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [6]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 19.4 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in sugar. [1]
  • Saturated fat 10.2 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in saturated fat. [7]
  • Energy 250 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
subtotal−21
TOTAL 49Okay

100 − 51.5 = 48.5 → 49

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]

GTIN 00850005872184 · 2026-03-05

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy250 kcal
Fat17.6 g
Saturated fat10.2 g
Trans fat0.5 g
Carbohydrates19.4 g
Sugars19.4 g
Added sugars13.9 g
Fiber0 g
Protein4.6 g
Salt0.3 g

Serving: 108g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Milk, cream, sugar, organic egg yolks, vanilla extract (grain alcohol, vanilla bean), salt, vanilla bean

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Egg

  • Not vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)

    International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) · IARC

    monographs.iarc.who.int

  5. About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy

    U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Aug 14, 2026 · Regulator

    “There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy.”

    cdc.gov

  6. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  7. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  8. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk