Frozen desserts
Goodpop Frozen dessert
9 fl oz/266.2 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 18
Goodpop Frozen dessert scores 18 out of 100 (Bad) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Powdered sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better ice cream
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Creamy Vanilla Avocado Frozen Dessert - Non-Dairy Cado · 1 PT/473 mL Less saturated fat · No added sugars Score 67 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Coconut Milk Non Dairy Frozen Dessert No Sugar Added Chocolate Pint So Delicious Dairy Free · 16 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 52 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Frozen dessert
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Powdered sugar minus 20 points
- Chocolate (sweetened, ingredient) minus 7.5 points
- Pea protein minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 10.5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Saturated fat 5.8 g / 100 g minus 5 points
100 − 82.5 = 17.5 → 18
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [10]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 151 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| Sugars | 10.5 g |
| Added sugars | 10.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 pop (43 g)
Ingredients
- FROZEN DESSERT: OATMILK (WATER, GLUTEN FREE OATS)
- FAIR TRADE CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- COCONUT OIL
- PEA PROTEIN
- SUNFLOWER OIL
- FAIR TRADE VANILLA EXTRACT
- GUAR GUM
- SEA SALT
- SUNFLOWER LECITHIN
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- FUDGE CACAO COATING: CHOCOLATE (moderate concern)
- POWDERED SUGAR (high concern)
- COCONUT OIL
- CACAO NIBS
- CANOLA OIL
- NATURAL FLAVOR
Label text, as published
FROZEN DESSERT: OATMILK (WATER, GLUTEN FREE OATS*), FAIR TRADE CANE SUGAR*, COCONUT OIL*, PEA PROTEIN*, SUNFLOWER OIL*, FAIR TRADE VANILLA EXTRACT*, GUAR GUM*, SEA SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN*, NATURAL FLAVORS*. FUDGE CACAO COATING: CHOCOLATE, POWDERED SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, CACAO NIBS, CANOLA OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org