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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Salted Caramel Brownie Topped, 15.2 oz
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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Salted Caramel Brownie Topped, 15.2 oz

Ben & Jerry's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
370
Calories
5g
Protein
37g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
50
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ben & Jerry's Salted Caramel Brownie Topped arrives in supermarket freezers as a pint-sized indulgence positioned among premium ice creams and novelty frozen desserts. You’ll find it in the frozen desserts aisle, often shelved near other premium brands, artisanal tubs, ice cream sandwiches and sundae toppings. It suits after-dinner dessert runs, movie-night pickups, celebratory treat shopping and relaxed weekend spoiling — any trip where the goal is indulgence rather than grocery necessity. The brand positions itself as playful, socially conscious and premium: culturally it evokes artisanal decadence with a tongue-in-cheek Vermont personality, appealing to millennials and families who value ethical sourcing and bold flavors. The label leans on health and ethics cues — non-GMO sourcing, Fairtrade-certified sugar, cocoa and vanilla, and cage-free eggs — creating a “better-for-you” halo without being a health food; it is not organic. The ingredient list also shows sugars, syrups, emulsifiers and stabilizers (natural flavor, guar gum, carrageenan, soy lecithin), which signal industrial processing. Processing context: this product is highly processed — dairy and mix-ins combined with refined sugars, oils and stabilizers to create a stable, scoopable dessert. Sensory-wise it’s rich and creamy vanilla ice cream threaded with salty-sweet caramel ribbons, dense fudge brownie chunks, a spoonable chocolate ganache top and little caramel cups that add chew and crunch. Packaged in a cardboard pint with a foil inner seal, the ritual is communal spooning straight from the tub or portioned onto bowls — a celebratory, shareable finish to meals or the centerpiece of a cozy snack moment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories370
% Daily Value*
Total Fat19g24%
Saturated Fat11g55%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol65mg22%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate45g16%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars37g
Added Sugars32g64%
Protein5g
* 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,, Corn, Syrup,, Soybean, Oil,, Egg, Yolks,, Cocoa,, Wheat, Flour,, Coconut, Oil,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Invert, Sugar,, Milk,, Eggs,, Sea, Salt,, Egg, Whites,, Vanilla, Extract,, Guar, Gum,, Carrageenan,, Soy, Lecithin,, Salt,, Baking, Soda,, Natural, Flavor,, Malted, Barley, Flour..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • 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 (corn syrup, liquid sugar, emulsifiers, stabilizers, processed cocoa) and formulated mix-ins, classifying it as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Salted Caramel Brownie Topped, 15.2 oz

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This ice cream is definitely a treat, boasting 370 calories per serving and a good amount of sugar. If you're looking for a dessert to indulge in occasionally, this could fit the bill, but it’s not what you’d call a health food!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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