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Ben & Jerrys Non Dairy Ice Cream, Cherry Garcia
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Ben & Jerrys Non Dairy Ice Cream, Cherry Garcia

Ben & Jerry's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
320
Calories
2g
Protein
31g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy Cherry Garcia is a 16 fl oz pint you'll find in the frozen desserts aisle, shelved with both traditional dairy ice creams and other plant-based frozen novelties. Expect to see it near almond- or coconut-based pints and premium scoopable ice creams rather than single-serve novelty bars. Shoppers buy it for weekend treats, movie-night indulgence, or to round out a vegan dinner as an easy dessert. The brand leans on playful countercultural roots — a tribute flavor to a jam-band icon — and projects progressive, socially conscious values (Fairtrade sourcing, Non-GMO Project, certified vegan), appealing to millennials and Gen Z who want indulgence aligned with ethical claims. Packaging is a familiar Ben & Jerry’s cardboard pint with bold artwork; label callouts include “Made with almond milk,” “Non-Dairy,” “Certified Vegan,” and Non-GMO/ Fairtrade badges, creating a health-and-ethics halo even though the product contains added sugars, syrups and stabilizers. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed frozen dessert made from plant milk along with multiple sweeteners, emulsifiers and gums to recreate creamy texture. Sensory profile: spoonable, creamy almond-milk base with juicy cherry pieces and fudge flakes that add chocolatey chew and contrast; the mouthfeel is rich and slightly fatty from coconut oil, with a soft scoop straight from the freezer. Rituals include sharing the pint at gatherings, topping with fruit for brunch, or packing a serving for a late-night comfort snack. Nutrition notes like 320 kcal per 2/3 cup and 31 g sugar underscore its treat status rather than everyday health food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat11g55%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate43g16%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars31g
Added Sugars30g60%
Protein2g
* 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

Almond, Milk, (Water,, Almonds),, Liquid, Sugar, (Sugar,, Water),, Cherries,, Coconut, Oil,, Corn, Syrup,, Solids,, Dried, Cane, Syrup,, Sugar,, Cocoa, Pea, Protein,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Fruit, and, Vegetable, Concentrates, (Color),, Guar, Gum,, Natural, Flavor, (Coconut),, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vanilla, Extract,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Carrageenan..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • 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 (corn syrup, dried cane syrup, liquid sugar), emulsifiers and gums (sunflower/soy lecithin, guar, locust bean gum, carrageenan) and flavor additives, consistent with an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Ben & Jerrys Non Dairy Ice Cream, Cherry Garcia

Well, that depends on your definition of 'healthy'! Cherry Garcia is a delicious treat, but it’s higher in sugar and fat compared to some other frozen desserts. If you’re looking for a sweet indulgence after a long day, it fits the bill, but it’s not exactly a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomfortingwholesome
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