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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream, 1 PT
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📊 NOVA 4

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream, 1 PT

Ben & Jerry's
Available at Whole Foods
380
Calories
5g
Protein
34g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
60
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this pint in the supermarket freezer aisle or pulled from the freezer at movie nights, birthday parties, or as a comforting after-dinner indulgence. The product feels indulgent and nostalgic—cookie dough echoes childhood treats while the rich ice cream reads premium. The long ingredient list (multiple sugars, emulsifiers/stabilizers, added oils and flavors, and manufactured cookie dough pieces) and processed cocoa point to industrial techniques used to achieve a very creamy texture, consistent scoopability, and long shelf life, hallmarks of ultraprocessed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 3
Calories380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat20g26%
Saturated Fat13g65%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol80mg27%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate43g16%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars34g
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, WHEAT, FLOUR, SUGAR, BROWN, SUGAR, EGG, YOLKS, BUTTER, (CREAM,, SALT), EXPELLER, PRESSED, SOYBEAN, OIL, EGGS, COCONUT, OIL, CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR, COCOA, (PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI), COCOA, MOLASSES, GUAR, GUM, SALT, VANILLA, EXTRACT, NATURAL, FLAVOR, COCOA, BUTTER, INVERT, SUGAR, CARRAGEENAN, MILK, FAT, TAPIOCA, FLOUR, SOY, LECITHIN, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR), TURMERIC, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR), MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
  • turmeric - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 additives (liquid/invert sugars, emulsifiers like soy lecithin, stabilizers such as guar gum and carrageenan), added flavors and processed components (cookie dough pieces), indicating ultraprocessed food (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream, 1 PT

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This ice cream is definitely a treat — it has a good amount of sugar and fat, which means it’s not exactly a health food. But if you're looking for a delicious dessert to enjoy in moderation, it can fit into a balanced diet just fine.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomforting
$5.29
per package