Is Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 68/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (25.9 g) and saturated fat (9.09 g). Carrageenan is worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream?

In label order (largest amount first): CREAM, SKIM MILK, LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER), WATER, CHERRIES, SUGAR, EGG YOLKS, COCONUT OIL, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), COCOA, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONCENTRATES (COLOR), GUAR GUM, and 7 more.

Does Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Carrageenan (worth noting): Permitted as a stabilizer, but some studies suggest potential gastrointestinal concerns.

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Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream

Name: Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream
Brand: Ben & Jerry's
SKU: 0076840100156

Ben & Jerry's

Listed as: CHERRY GARCIA ICE CREAM, CHERRY

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting4/5 ★

Ingredient rating 4/5 — nothing restricted, and no more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

1 worth noting.

CarrageenanWorth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in US
Permitted as a stabilizer, but some studies suggest potential gastrointestinal concerns.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid carrageenan due to concerns about digestive health.
Evidence debated

TrustPick Health Score

68/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc.
Serving size: 143 g (2/3 cup (143g) Per serving)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CREAM
2SKIM MILK
3LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER)
4WATER
5CHERRIES
6SUGAR
7EGG YOLKS
8COCONUT OIL
9COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI)
10COCOA
11FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONCENTRATES (COLOR)
12GUAR GUM
13NATURAL FLAVOR
14LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
15CARRAGEENAN
16CITRIC ACID
17MILK FAT
18SOY LECITHIN
19VANILLA EXTRACT

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (143 g)
Energy	238 kcal	340.3 kcal
Fat	14 g	20 g
of which saturated	9.1 g	13 g
of which trans	0.3 g	0.5 g
Carbohydrate	26.6 g	38 g
of which sugars	25.9 g	37 g
of which added sugars	21.7 g	31 g
Fibre	0.7 g	1 g
Protein	3.5 g	5 g
Sodium	42 mg	60.1 mg

Questions about Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream

Is Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 68/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (25.9 g) and saturated fat (9.09 g). Carrageenan is worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream?: In label order (largest amount first): CREAM, SKIM MILK, LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER), WATER, CHERRIES, SUGAR, EGG YOLKS, COCONUT OIL, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), COCOA, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONCENTRATES (COLOR), GUAR GUM, and 7 more.
Does Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Carrageenan (worth noting): Permitted as a stabilizer, but some studies suggest potential gastrointestinal concerns.

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