Vanilla

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Common questions

Is Vanilla healthy?

Vanilla scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beneficial ingredients like fresh cream and egg yolk, which provide high-quality fats and proteins.

How processed is Vanilla?

Vanilla is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Vanilla's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Vanilla extract counts in its favor; Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Vanilla

Haagen Dazs
68 Fair

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

$3.89 · 14 oz · $0.28 / fluid ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by General Mills
Category Ice Cream
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like fresh cream and egg yolk, which provide high-quality fats and proteins. However, the high sugar content and the fact that it is a processed food limit its healthiness. The ingredient list is relatively clean, but the presence of refined sugar impacts its overall nutritional profile negatively.

Key ingredients 6

Vanilla extract
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Fresh cream
Neutral

Fresh cream provides a rich texture and flavor to the product without adding significant health concerns.

Condensed skim milk
Neutral

Condensed skim milk offers dairy nutrients with reduced fat content, contributing to creaminess without excess fat.

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Water
Neutral

Water is used as a base ingredient to dilute and blend other components, with no significant health impact.

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Egg yolk
Neutral

Egg yolk provides flavor and nutrients like vitamins and minerals, enhancing the product's richness.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excessive calorie intake if consumed in large amounts.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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