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Mint Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream, 1 PT
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📊 NOVA 4

Mint Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream, 1 PT

Ben & Jerry's
Available at Whole Foods
370
Calories
6g
Protein
31g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this pint in the frozen aisle or pulled from the freezer for a spontaneous after-dinner treat, movie night, or shared indulgence at a small gathering. The mint-and-cookie profile reads as nostalgic and indulgent, while the presence of emulsifiers, stabilizers and processed ingredients (cocoa processed with alkali, guar gum, carrageenan, soy lecithin, and added liquid sugars) explains the ultra-smooth texture and long shelf life — hallmarks of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 3
Calories370
% Daily Value*
Total Fat22g28%
Saturated Fat14g70%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol85mg28%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars31g
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, EGG, YOLKS, COCONUT, OIL, COCOA, (PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI), SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL, PEPPERMINT, EXTRACT, SALT, BAKING, SODA, GUAR, GUM, NATURAL, FLAVOR, SOY, LECITHIN, CARRAGEENAN..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower seed 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 (stabilizers, emulsifiers, processed cocoa, 'natural flavor', concentrated liquid sugars) and is formulated for long shelf-life and uniform texture, consistent with ultra-processed (NOVA 4) products.

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Common Questions about Mint Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream, 1 PT

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This ice cream is definitely a treat, with 370 calories and 31 grams of sugar per serving. If you’re looking for a fun dessert to indulge in every now and then, this could fit the bill, but it’s not exactly a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomforting
$5.29
per package