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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Chocolate Therapy
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Chocolate Therapy

Ben & Jerry's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
330
Calories
6g
Protein
31g
Sugars
135mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Therapy is a 16 fl oz pint of premium frozen dessert you'd find in the supermarket's frozen aisle — in the ice cream section near other premium brands like Häagen-Dazs, novelty tubs, and specialty frozen desserts. The colorful pint and playful copy on the label read like an invitation to indulge, and shoppers often grab it for celebrations, movie nights, or a comfort-food run to the store. The brand positions itself as socially conscious and artisanal-meets-fun: Fairtrade sourcing claims, cage-free eggs, and FSC mix packaging appear alongside whimsical flavor names, appealing to millennials and families who value ethics plus indulgence. Label characteristics include health-leaning cues (Fairtrade, cage-free), “natural” language (vanilla extract, honey), and no organic certification; it leans on values and quality rather than diet claims and is clearly marketed as an indulgent treat rather than a health food. Sensory-wise the product promises a rich, velvety chocolate base — dense, creamy texture from cream and milk with intense cocoa notes from alkali-processed cocoa and chocolate liquor; wheat flour and sugar in the ingredient list suggest baked inclusions or textural mix-ins. Packaging is the familiar cardboard pint with a peelable lid; ritual use is spooning straight from the tub at home, sharing a scoop after dinner, or pairing with movies and celebratory moments. Processing context: while made from real dairy, the recipe includes added liquid sugar, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and flavorings — a formulated, shelf-stable frozen dessert combining natural and industrial ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories330
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18g23%
Saturated Fat11g55%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol50mg17%
Sodium135mg6%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars31g
Added Sugars26g52%
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,, Liquid, Sugar, (Sugar,, Water),, Skim, Milk,, Water,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Soybean, Oil,, Brown, Sugar,, Egg, Yolks,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Cocoa,, Honey,, Guar, Gum,, Vanilla, Extract,, Cocoa, Butter,, Salt,, Baking, Soda,, Natural, Flavor,, Carrageenan, Soy, Lecithin..

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?

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (liquid sugar syrup, emulsifiers/stabilizers like guar gum and carrageenan, processed cocoa, natural flavors) and is a formulated frozen dessert, consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Chocolate Therapy

The term 'healthy' is a bit subjective, isn’t it? Chocolate Therapy clocks in at 330 calories per serving, with a hearty dose of sugar and fat. If you're indulging once in a while, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet, but it's not exactly a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-indulgence
game-day-prep

Vibe:

indulgentcomfortingnostalgic
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