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Cotton candy ice cream
Cotton candy ice cream provides 195 kcal per 100 g, with 18.4 g of sugars and 2.3 g of protein. That is 15% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Frozen desserts category. Contains: milk, nuts, peanuts, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2/3 cup (87 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 195 kcal | 170 kcal | 214 −9% | |
| Total fat | 10.3 g | 9 g | 12% | 10 |
| Saturated fat | 6.9 g | 6 g | 30% | 6.2 +12% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.1 g | 21 g | 8% | 28.4 −15% |
| Total sugars | 18.4 g | 16 g | 21.6 −15% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 13.8 g | 12 g | 24% | 16.8 −18% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1 −100% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 2 g | 4% | 3.4 −32% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 −13% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 10952 Frozen desserts products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low sodium
- 76 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other frozen desserts
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
milkfat and nonfat milk sweet cream buttermilk, liquid sugar (sugar, water), corn syrup, whey, high fructose un syrup, contains less than 2% of artificial flavor, mono and diglycerides, blue 1, red 3, guar gum, calcium sulfate, carob bean gum, carrageenan. contains milk calcium 100mg 8% potassium 140mg 4% you how much a nutrient es to a daily diet. 2,000 meral nutrition advice. processed in a facility that also handles egg, peanut, soy, tree nut and wheat ingredients
- Allergens
- MilkNutsPeanutsSoybeans
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3 in food on January 15, 2025. Products must be reformulated by January 15, 2027.
Blue 1 (E133) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Red 3 (E127) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 3 (E127) and Blue 1 (E133) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, erythrosine (E127) is allowed only in cocktail cherries, candied cherries and bigarreaux cherries in syrup.
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 3, Blue 1.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2/3 cup (87 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0085239162316
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cotton candy ice cream?
Cotton candy ice cream contains 195 kcal per 100 g and about 170 kcal per serving (2/3 cup (87 g)).
How much sugar is in Cotton candy ice cream?
Cotton candy ice cream has 18.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cotton candy ice cream healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Cotton candy ice cream vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cotton candy ice cream contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Nuts, Peanuts, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Cotton candy ice cream contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 3 (E127) and Blue 1 (E133). FDA has revoked Red 3 for food, effective January 15, 2027; FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Blue 1 (E133) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bans Red 3 (E127) in food from January 1, 2027; California bars Blue 1 (E133) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU allows erythrosine only in a few cherry products. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 4, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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