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B&J Caramel Chocolate Cheese Cake Ice Cream
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B&J Caramel Chocolate Cheese Cake Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
380
Calories
6g
Protein
32g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
66
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ben & Jerry's Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream arrives in a 16-oz cardboard pint with the brand's trademark colorful, playful graphics and a plastic lid — the kind you pull from the premium frozen dessert section of the grocery store, tucked into the freezer doors alongside other pints from Ben & Jerry's and competitors like Häagen-Dazs. Shoppers reach for it on evenings when they want an indulgent treat: movie nights, casual gatherings, birthdays or a weekend splurge after groceries. The product positions itself as a socially conscious indulgence — “Vermont's Finest,” Fairtrade cocoa, sugar and vanilla, Non-GMO sourcing and cage-free eggs are prominent cues aimed at consumers who want premium flavor with ethical credentials. The label leans on feel-good language rather than clinical health claims; it is not organic, but it uses provenance and fair-trade badges to create a natural/ethical halo. In plain terms this is a highly processed ice cream: a dairy-rich base combined with syrups, cocoa processed with alkali, emulsifiers and stabilizers to deliver consistent texture. Sensory impressions evoke a dense, creamy cheesecake ice cream with sweet caramel ribbons, chocolate cookie swirls and soft cheesecake chunks — a rich, sticky mouthfeel that melts slowly. Rituals include spooning straight from the pint for couples or families, scooping onto cones or using it as a sundae centerpiece. The product reads as a comfort-luxe option in American grocery culture: playful and indulgent, marketed to shoppers who want both decadent taste and a measure of ethical branding.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat23g29%
Saturated Fat12g60%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol85mg28%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Total Sugars32g
Added Sugars27g54%
Protein6g
* 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

Cream,, Skim, Milk,, Water,, Liquid, Sugar, (Sugar,, Water),, Sugar,, Cream, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cream,, Salt,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Cheese, Culture),, Corn, Syrup,, Canola, Oil,, Egg, Yolks,, Eggs,, Wheat, Flour,, Dried, Cane, Syrup,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Cocoa,, Coconut, Oil,, Corn, Starch,, Graham, Flour,, Guar, Gum,, Salt,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Vanilla, Extract,, Natural, Flavor,, Pectin,, Caramelized, Sugar, Syrup,, Tapioca, Starch,, Baking, Soda,, Soy, Lecithin,, Carrageenan,, Molasses,, Honey..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and formulations (corn syrup, liquid sugar, canola oil, emulsifiers, stabilizers, processed cocoa and other additives) typical of ultraprocessed foods, despite whole-food components like dairy and eggs.

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Common Questions about B&J Caramel Chocolate Cheese Cake Ice Cream

That really depends on how you define 'healthy.' If you're looking for a treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, this ice cream hits the spot! With 380 calories and 32 grams of sugar per serving, it's definitely more of an indulgence than a health food. But hey, life is all about balance, right?

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-treat
party-dessert

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomforting
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