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B&J Chocolate Caramel Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Frozen Foods
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B&J Chocolate Caramel Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
390
Calories
5g
Protein
36g
Sugars
115mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Caramel Cookie Dough is a 16 fl oz pint-sized indulgence you'd find stocked in the frozen-dessert aisle, tucked into the premium ice cream section alongside Häagen-Dazs and other novelty pints rather than the bulk family tubs. Expect to see it near other mix-in-heavy flavors and cookie-dough varieties, and often on endcaps during promotions. It suits impulse buys for movie night, weekend treats, or after-dinner dessert runs — any shopping trip where consumers seek a shareable, celebratory sweet. The brand projects a playful, progressive image: socially conscious, quirky flavor names, and marketing aimed at millennials and Gen Xers who prize taste, ethics, and nostalgia. Label cues create a health halo without being organic — prominent Fairtrade claims for cocoa, sugar and vanilla, non-GMO sourcing statements, and cage-free eggs sit beside classic indulgence copy. There is no organic certification. Sensory details: a dense, chocolate ice cream base threaded with sticky caramel swirls, chewy gobs of chocolate chip cookie dough, crunchy caramel cups, and a glossy chocolatey ganache; texture alternates from creamy and smooth to chewy and crackly. Packaging is the familiar paperboard pint with colorful graphics, designed for sharing or solo spooning straight from the container. In plain terms, this is a highly formulated, factory-made frozen dessert containing multiple added sugars, emulsifiers and stabilizers (guar gum, carrageenan, soy lecithin) and pre-made inclusions — a ready-to-eat comfort ritual for indulgence moments at home.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories390
% Daily Value*
Total Fat22g28%
Saturated Fat12g60%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol50mg17%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate47g17%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars36g
Added Sugars35g70%
Protein5g
* 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,, Liquid, Sugar, (Sugar,, Water),, Water,, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Soybean, Oil,, Wheat, Flour,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Brown,, Sugar,, Cocoa,, Coconut, Oil,, Egg, Yolks,, Milk,, Eggs,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Vanilla, Extract,, Salt,, Guar, Gum,, Carrageenan,, Soy, Lecithin,, Molasses,, Baking, Soda,, Cocoa, Butter,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean 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 (corn syrup, liquid sugar, emulsifiers, gums, soy lecithin, 'natural flavor') and ready-made inclusions (cookie dough pieces, ganache), consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about B&J Chocolate Caramel Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This ice cream is definitely a treat, packing in 390 calories and a good amount of sugar per serving. If you're looking for a dessert to indulge in occasionally, it fits the bill, but if you’re on a strict health kick, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomforting
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