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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Milk & Cookies
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Milk & Cookies

Ben & Jerry's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
280
Calories
4g
Protein
23g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ben & Jerry's Milk & Cookies is a 16 fl oz pint that you'll find in the supermarket freezer aisle alongside other premium pint-sized ice creams — think Häagen-Dazs, other Ben & Jerry's flavors, and novelty tubs — often stacked in an aisle endcap or specialty freezer section near frozen novelties and dessert toppings. It reads as an anytime-indulgence item for shoppers grabbing dessert for movie night, weekend treats, or casual entertaining. Occasions include after-dinner desserts, sharing on movie nights, or packing for a summer picnic (if you can keep it cold). The brand positions itself as socially conscious and premium: playful Vermont imagery, Fairtrade and Non-GMO claims, cage-free eggs, and whimsical flavor names appeal to millennials, families, and shoppers who want ethical sourcing mixed with indulgence. Label characteristics include “Vermont’s finest,” Fairtrade sugar and cocoa, Non-GMO sourcing mentions, and natural flavors; there is no organic certification. The ingredient list and stabilizers (guar gum, carrageenan, soy lecithin) indicate an industrially produced ice cream with added emulsifiers and stabilizers to maintain texture and mix-ins. Sensory details: dense, ultra-creamy frozen custard-like base with sweet, chocolatey cookie chunks and swirls that provide crunchy-chewy contrast; melting yields a rich mouthfeel with pronounced sweetness (23g sugar per serving). Packaging is a cardboard pint with a peelable lid and colorful brand art — a ritual scoop straight from the tub or shared bowls with spoons. In American grocery culture it sits at the intersection of ethical marketing and classic indulgence — a treatable, slightly elevated convenience dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat17g22%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol65mg22%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars23g
Protein4g
* 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,, Wheat, Flour,, Canola, Oil,, Egg, Yolks,, Brown, Sugar,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Cocoa,, Soybean, Oil,, Butter, Oil,, Eggs,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Vanilla, Extract,, Tapioca, Starch,, Honey,, Guar, Gum,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Cocoa, Butter,, Vanilla, Beans,, Soy, Lecithin,, Carrageenan..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • 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 and additives (liquid sugar syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavorings) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat, highly processed frozen dessert, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Milk & Cookies

Ah, the age-old question! While it's not exactly what you'd call a health food, it can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation. With 280 calories and 23 grams of sugar per half-cup serving, it's more of an indulgence than a nutritional powerhouse, but hey, sometimes you just need a little treat!

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

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