Caramel Sundae, Caramel

Processing Score

21.9Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

0.5/10Poor

The processing score reflects 51 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, plus 5 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and saturated fat.

Nutrient Alerts

High SugarHigh Saturated Fat

Friendly's Caramel Sundae, Caramel Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

0029839403509

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size123 g

Amount per serving

Calories

300

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g

15%

Saturated Fat 8g

40%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 40mg

13%

Sodium 125mg

Total Carbohydrate 44g

16%

Dietary Fiber 0g

Total Sugars 36g

Includes 31g Added Sugars

62%

Protein 3g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 120mg

Iron 0mg

Potassium 210mg

* 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

38 listed · 16 flagged for review

ICE CREAM: MILKFAT AND NONFAT MILK, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SWEETCREAM BUTTERMILK, WHEY, NATURAL FLAVORS, GUAR GUM, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, XANTHAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, ANNATTO AND TURMERIC EXTRACT, CARAMEL: CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SWEETENED CONDENSED SKIM MILK (PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, SUGAR), WATER, HEAVY CREAM, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SODIUM ALGINATE, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CITRATE, WHIPPED TOPPING: WATER, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, DEXTROSE, LESS THAN 2% OF SODIUM CASEINATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE, CARBOHYDRATE GUM, POLYSORBATE 60, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, SOY LECITHIN, CHOCOLATE FLAKES: SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, MILKFAT, COCOA BUTTER, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), VANILLA.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Caramel Sundae, Caramel scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Caramel: Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors, Vanilla): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, +1 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts, this product is more processed than about 38% of the 14,928 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 Caramel Sundae, Caramel'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.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Mono And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Soy Lecithin.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker

In this product: Less Than 2% Of Sodium Caseinate, Soy Protein Isolate.

Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker

In this product: Unsweetened Chocolate, Unsweetened Chocolate (Processed With Alkali).

Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk (Pasteurized Skim Milk, Sugar), Dextrose, Chocolate Flakes: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

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