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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Coffee, Coffee BuzzBuzzBuzz!
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Coffee, Coffee BuzzBuzzBuzz!

Ben & Jerry's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
350
Calories
6g
Protein
32g
Sugars
55mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ben & Jerry's Coffee, Coffee BuzzBuzzBuzz! is a 16 fl oz pint that sits in the supermarket frozen aisle among premium ice creams, pint-sized novelties and other indulgent frozen desserts. You'd spot it near other Ben & Jerry's flavors, Häagen-Dazs, and impulse novelty sandwiches and bars. It reads like a coffee lover's dessert: a creamy, espresso-forward ice cream studded with espresso fudge and coffee swirls, marketed as a socially conscious, artisanal-style treat (note the prominent Fairtrade callouts and "Vermont's finest" language). This is a buy for weekend dessert rituals, late-night movie nights, adult brunches with an espresso twist, or for anyone who wants a pick-me-up dessert after dinner. Brand positioning is premium and playful—Ben & Jerry's targets millennials and Gen X who value flavor creativity, social responsibility, and nostalgic comfort; packaging and flavor names are quirky and conversational rather than clinical. Label claims lean on Fair Trade sourcing and natural-sounding ingredients like "cream" and "coffee extract"; there is no organic certification, but there are sustainability cues (Fairtrade, FSC mix packaging). In plain terms it is a processed frozen dessert that uses added sugars, emulsifiers and stabilizers to get a consistent, scoopable texture. Sensory details: dense, velvety mouthfeel from cream and egg yolks, sweet coffee notes, chewy chocolate fudge ribbons and fine coffee grinds that give occasional textural contrast. Rituals include scooping straight from the pint into bowls or onto waffles, sharing at small gatherings, or pairing with a hot espresso for a mocha-like finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories350
% Daily Value*
Total Fat21g27%
Saturated Fat14g70%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol90mg30%
Sodium55mg2%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
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,, Liquid, Sugar, (Sugar,, Water),, Water,, Sugar,, Coconut, Oil,, Coffee, Extract,, Egg, Yolks,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Coffee,, Cocoa, Powder,, Soy, Lecithin,, Guar, Gum,, Vanilla, Extract,, Carrageenan..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut 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 gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrially formulated ingredients (liquid sugar, emulsifiers/stabilizers like soy lecithin, guar gum, carrageenan), flavor extracts and processed cocoa — consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4).

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Common Questions about Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Coffee, Coffee BuzzBuzzBuzz!

It really depends on your definition of healthy! This ice cream packs a creamy punch with 350 calories and 32 grams of sugar per serving, so it's definitely a treat rather than a health food. If you're looking for a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth, it's a fun choice, but maybe not the best option for everyday snacking.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentcomfortingnostalgic
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