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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Cup
Frozen Foods
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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Cup

Ben & Jerry's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
460
Calories
9g
Protein
34g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Cup is a 16 fl oz pint that you’ll find in the frozen novelty and premium ice cream aisle, shelved near other indulgent pint brands and novelty novelties (cookie doughs, chocolate pints, and premium non-dairy alternatives). It reads like a treat-for-two on a grocery run: shoppers grab it for movie nights, weekend indulgences, or to cap off a casual dinner. Brand positioning leans playful and socially conscious — Vermont imagery, fair trade sourcing claims, and tongue-in-cheek flavor names signal a premium, ethically minded brand aimed at millennials and families who want pleasure with values. The label courts a “natural” halo with cream, milk, and Fairtrade cocoa/vanilla notes, but there’s no organic badge; the copy emphasizes flavor heritage rather than health. In plain language about processing: this is a highly processed, industrially formulated frozen dessert that includes added sugars, vegetable fats, stabilizers, and emulsifiers to achieve a consistent texture and shelf stability. Sensory details: the ice cream offers a creamy, dense mouthfeel punctuated by soft peanut butter ribbons and bite-sized peanut butter cups — a contrast of smooth, gritty peanut flour richness and chocolatey pockets. Packaging is the familiar glossy cardboard pint with a playful label, meant to be spooned straight from the tub or scooped into bowls at home. Rituals around this pint tend to be communal and celebratory — shared on movie nights, scooped into waffle cones for backyard treats, or hidden in the freezer for a late-night comfort reward.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories460
% Daily Value*
Total Fat32g41%
Saturated Fat18g90%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol70mg23%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars34g
Added Sugars26g52%
Protein9g
* 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,, Peanuts,, Sugar,, Coconut, Oil,, Egg, Yolks,, Partially, Defatted, Peanut, Flour,, Peanut, Oil,, Milk,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Salt,, Guar, Gum,, Cocoa,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vanilla, Extract,, 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 gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (liquid sugar syrup, coconut oil, partially defatted peanut flour), emulsifiers and stabilizers (guar gum, carrageenan, soy lecithin), and added flavors — characteristics of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Cup

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! At 460 calories per serving, it's definitely a treat rather than a health food. It’s rich in fats and sugars, so if you're looking for a snack that's nutrient-dense, you might want to save this one for special occasions.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomforting
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