Carvel, Milkshake, Vanilla
Processing Score
8.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including ingredients listed as artificial and emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
797734986723
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size149 g
Amount per serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 45mg
15%
Sodium 85mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 36g
13%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 5g
Calcium 200mg
15%
Iron 0mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
12 listed · 8 flagged for reviewSKIM MILK, CREAM, DEXTROSE, ERYTHRITOL, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% LESS OF: NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL VANILLA FLAVOR, CELLULOSE GEL, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, CELLULOSE GUM, CARAMEL COLOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Carvel, Milkshake, Vanilla scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Flavors (Contains 2% Less Of: Natural And Artificial Vanilla Flavor): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Sugar Alcohols (Erythritol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gel, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, +1 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Mono & Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Milk, this product is more processed than about 93% of the 4,301 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Carvel, Milkshake, Vanilla's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
100% Goats' Milk
1.05.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
100% Grade a Real Milk
1.05.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
100% Grass-Fed Whole Milk
1.04.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
100% Lactose Free Ultra-Pasteurized Whole Milk
1.05.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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