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Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream, 1 PT
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📊 NOVA 4

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream, 1 PT

Ben & Jerry's
Available at Whole Foods
350
Calories
5g
Protein
32g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
57
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this pint in the supermarket freezer or pulled out of the home freezer for a weekend treat or birthday dessert. It gives an indulgent, comforting, slightly nostalgic vibe — like a creamy, over-the-top scoop of ice cream with cheesecake swirls and strawberry pieces. The ingredient list and processing additives (emulsifiers, gums, concentrated fruit, liquid sugar) point to industrial formulation for a consistently creamy texture and long shelf life, typical of highly processed frozen desserts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 3
Calories350
% Daily Value*
Total Fat19g24%
Saturated Fat10g50%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol65mg22%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars32g
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, WATER, LIQUID, SUGAR, (SUGAR,, WATER), SUGAR, STRAWBERRIES, SOYBEAN, OIL, STRAWBERRY, PUREE, EGG, YOLKS, CORN, STARCH, WHEAT, FLOUR, GRAHAM, FLOUR, CREAM, CHEESE, (MILK,, CREAM,, SALT,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, LOCUST, BEAN, GUM,, GUAR, GUM), SALT, BUTTERFAT, CANOLA, OIL, GUAR, GUM, NATURAL, FLAVOR, TAPIOCA, STARCH, MOLASSES, HONEY, SOY, LECITHIN, BAKING, SODA, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, LACTIC, ACID, PECTIN, CARRAGEENAN..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola 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?

Multiple industrial ingredients and additives (soybean/canola oil, liquid sugar, gums, emulsifiers, concentrated flavors) and reformulated components indicate ultraprocessing designed for texture, stability, and shelf life, consistent with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream, 1 PT

Well, 'healthy' can be subjective! This creamy delight packs a good amount of sugar and fat, making it more of an indulgence than a health food. If you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy occasionally, it fits the bill, but it's definitely not a daily staple.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomforting
$5.29
per package