Cool whip

Cool whip

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Target diet: Vegan

Cool whip · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 2 more.

  • milk
  • caseinate
  • Milk (allergen data)

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

waterhydrogenated vegetable oilscorn syruphigh fructose corn syrupfrom milkartifical flavorpolysorbate 60sorbitan monostearate

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, caseinate, Milk (allergen data)
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
278 kcal
Fat
16.7 g
Saturated fat
16.7 g
high
Carbohydrates
22.2 g
Sugars
11.1 g
Fibre
0 g
Protein
0 g
Salt
0 g
low

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

water, hydrogenated vegetable oils (coconut and palm kernel oils), corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, less than 2% of sodium caseinate (from milk), artifical flavor, polysorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate, guar gum, xanthan gum, beta carotene (color),

Detailed analysis: why is Cool whip not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Cool whip is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • caseinate
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: water, hydrogenated vegetable oils (coconut and palm kernel oils), corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, less than 2% of sodium caseinate (from milk), artifical flavor, polysorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate, guar gum, xanthan gum, beta carotene (color),. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Cool whip contains 278 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 16.7g of fat, and 22.2g of carbohydrates (11.1g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cool whip Vegan?

No, Cool whip is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, caseinate, Milk (allergen data).

Does Cool whip contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: water, hydrogenated vegetable oils (coconut and palm kernel oils), corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, less than 2% of sodium caseinate (from milk),...

What are the nutritional facts of Cool whip?

Cool whip contains 278 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 22.2g of carbohydrates, and 16.7g of fat.

How much sugar is in Cool whip?

Cool whip lists 11.1 g of sugar per 100 g.

Is Cool whip ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Cool whip is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Cool whip on a Vegan diet?

No, Cool whip is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.