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Ice Cream

+2.5

Ice cream is significantly pro-inflammatory due to high sugar, saturated fat, and processed ingredients that trigger multiple inflammatory pathways.

Ingredient score breakdown

Added Sugar

+1.4

Very high sugar content causes insulin spikes, glycation, and oxidative stress that strongly promote inflammation.

Saturated Fat

+0.8

High levels of saturated fat from cream activate inflammatory signaling and raise inflammatory biomarkers.

Emulsifiers & Additives

+0.4

Carrageenan, guar gum, and artificial ingredients can disrupt gut barrier function and trigger inflammation.

Calcium

-0.1

Minimal anti-inflammatory benefit from calcium content is vastly outweighed by negative factors.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

High FODMAP due to lactose content, avoid if lactose intolerant or choose lactose-free varieties in small portions.

Healthier alternatives

  • frozen yogurt
  • nice cream

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