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Milk & Cookies Ice Cream, 1 PT
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📊 NOVA 4

Milk & Cookies Ice Cream, 1 PT

Ben & Jerry's
Available at Whole Foods
380
Calories
6g
Protein
32g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this pint in the supermarket freezer aisle or pull it out of your home freezer for movie nights or a casual treat. It feels indulgent and nostalgic — a creamy ice cream base studded with cookie pieces — and the long ingredient list with liquid sugars, refined oils, emulsifiers and stabilizers points to industrial ultra-processing (smooth texture, long shelf life, NOVA hints).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 3
Calories380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat22g28%
Saturated Fat11g55%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol75mg25%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate39g14%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars32g
Protein6g
* 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, COCOA, (PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI), COCOA, COCONUT, OIL, CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR, SOYBEAN, OIL, SALT, EGGS, NATURAL, FLAVOR, TAPIOCA, STARCH, VANILLA, EXTRACT, GUAR, GUM, BAKING, SODA, HONEY, SOY, LECITHIN, COCOA, BUTTER, VANILLA, BEANS, 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?

The product contains many industrial ingredients and additives (liquid sugar, refined oils, soy lecithin, guar gum, carrageenan) plus pre-made cookie pieces and processed cocoa, characteristic of NOVA group 4. These ingredients and processing steps create altered textures, high added sugar/fat content, and extended shelf stability.

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Common Questions about Milk & Cookies Ice Cream, 1 PT

Healthiness can be subjective! If you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy, this ice cream certainly fits the bill with its creamy texture and delightful cookie chunks. However, with 380 calories and 32 grams of sugar per serving, it’s definitely more of an indulgence than a health food. Think of it as a special treat rather than a daily staple!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomforting
$5.29
per package