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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Impretzively Fudged
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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Impretzively Fudged

Ben & Jerry's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
390
Calories
6g
Protein
32g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

This 16-foz pint of Ben & Jerry's "Impretzively Fudged" sits in the frozen desserts section of the supermarket, chilled in the same glass-door freezers as other premium pints, novelty tubs, and frozen novelties. You'd find it near other indulgent ice creams, premium artisanal brands, and popular family favorites. It fits shopping trips where shoppers are buying treats for relaxed evenings, celebrations, or to stash in the freezer for last-minute desserts — think movie night, a weekend gathering, or a game-day spread. Ben & Jerry's positioning leans playful, socially-aware, and indulgent: colorful packaging, a cheeky name, and flavor-forward marketing aimed at younger adults and families who want a premium, fun treat. The label often signals decadence — emphasis on cream, chocolate chunks, and mix-ins — and may carry health-halo cues like "real cream" or ingredient-focused callouts, but there is no organic certification listed in the product details provided. In plain language, this is a highly processed frozen dessert made with multiple added sugars, refined starches, vegetable oils, and emulsifiers. Sensory-wise the pint promises a creamy, dense mouthfeel with ribboned fudge and cakey or cookie-like wheat flour pieces that add chew and crunch; texture ranges from silky base to chunky inclusions. Packaged in a cardboard pint with printed branding, the ritual is classic scoop-and-share straight from the container, often with spoons on the couch, or spooned onto brownies and sundaes. It serves as a comfort-oriented, shareable indulgence in American grocery culture — a go-to for celebratory snacking and casual indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories390
% Daily Value*
Total Fat23g29%
Saturated Fat14g70%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol50mg17%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars32g
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,, Sugar,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Wheat, Flour,, Coconut, Oil,, Corn, Starch,, Soybean, Oil,, Canola, Oil,, Egg, Yolks,, Cocoa,, Salt,, Tapioca, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Sunflower, Seed, Oil,, Guar, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Soybean, Oil,, Carrageenan..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Seed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sunflower 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 ingredient list contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (liquid sugar, refined oils, emulsifiers, gums, processed cocoa, starches), indicating intensive industrial formulation and processing consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Impretzively Fudged

Well, that really depends on your definition of healthy! With 390 calories and 32 grams of sugar per serving, it's definitely a treat rather than a health food. If you're looking for something to indulge in occasionally, it fits the bill, but if you're trying to cut back on sugar or calories, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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