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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, New York Super Fudge Chunk
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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, New York Super Fudge Chunk

Ben & Jerry's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
410
Calories
7g
Protein
34g
Sugars
70mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ben & Jerry's New York Super Fudge Chunk is a 16-oz pint of decadent, chunk-studded chocolate ice cream you'd find in the supermarket's frozen desserts door — typically in the premium ice cream section alongside other pints like Häagen-Dazs and artisanal brands, often shelved near novelty ice cream bars and frozen novelties. It reads as an occasion-driven treat: bought for movie nights, birthday gatherings, weekend indulgence, or as a celebratory finish to a takeout meal. The Ben & Jerry's brand projects a playful, socially conscious personality — quirky flavor names, bold graphics, and activist marketing aimed at younger adults and nostalgic Gen X and millennial shoppers who value ethics as well as taste. Labels advertise non-GMO sourcing, Fairtrade cocoa/sugar/vanilla, and cage-free eggs, giving a “better-for-it” halo without being organic; the carton design is colorful and family-friendly rather than clinical. In plain terms, this product is made from a mix of dairy, refined sugars, vegetable oils, and several stabilizers and emulsifiers — a highly processed frozen dessert with lots of built-in mix-ins. Sensory-wise, expect a dense, creamy chocolate base with both white and dark fudge chunks and an assortment of crunchy nuts and fudge-covered almonds that punctuate each spoonful; the texture contrasts smooth ice cream with chewy and crunchy inclusions. The packaging is the familiar paperboard pint with a foil-sealed lid, perfect for the ritual of spooning directly from the pint or scooping into bowls and cones. It’s positioned as an indulgent, shareable treat in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories410
% Daily Value*
Total Fat26g33%
Saturated Fat14g70%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol65mg22%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate39g14%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars34g
Added Sugars29g58%
Protein7g
* 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),, Sugar,, Coconut, Oil,, Walnuts,, Pecans,, Roasted, Almonds, (Almonds,, Peanut, Oil),, Dried, Cane, Syrup,, Egg, Yolks,, Cocoa,, Milk, Fat,, Salt,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vanilla, Extract,, Guar, Gum,, Butteroil,, Peanut, Oil,, Butter, (Cream),, Natural, Flavors,, Carrageenan..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Peanut 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, processed cocoa, coconut oil, emulsifiers/stabilizers like soy lecithin, guar gum, carrageenan, natural flavors) and numerous manufactured mix-ins, consistent with an ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, New York Super Fudge Chunk

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! If you're looking at it from a treat perspective, it’s a delicious indulgence with 410 calories per serving. However, with 34 grams of sugar and a good amount of saturated fat, it’s more of a dessert than a health food. Enjoy it in moderation, and it can definitely fit into a balanced lifestyle!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomforting
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