Is Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 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 (24.6 g) and saturated fat (9.42 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 Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream?

In label order (largest amount first): CREAM, SKIM MILK, LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER), WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, EGG YOLKS, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), EXPELLER PRESSED SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, COCONUT OIL, and 17 more.

Does Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

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

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Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Name: Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Brand: Ben & Jerry's
SKU: 076840100583

Ben & Jerry's

Listed as: CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH VANILLA ICE CREAM WITH GOBS OF CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH, CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH

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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 thickener and stabilizer, but some studies suggest potential gastrointestinal effects.
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: 138 g (2/3 cup)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CREAM
2SKIM MILK
3LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER)
4WATER
5WHEAT FLOUR
6SUGAR
7BROWN SUGAR
8EGG YOLKS
9BUTTER (CREAM, SALT)
10EXPELLER PRESSED SOYBEAN OIL
11EGGS
12COCONUT OIL
13CHOCOLATE LIQUOR
14COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI)
15COCOA
16MOLASSES
17GUAR GUM
18SALT
19VANILLA EXTRACT
20NATURAL FLAVOR
21COCOA BUTTER
22INVERT SUGAR
23CARRAGEENAN
24MILK FAT
25TAPIOCA FLOUR
26SOY LECITHIN
27ANNATTO EXTRACT (FOR COLOR)
28TURMERIC EXTRACT (FOR COLOR)
29MILK.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (138 g)
Energy	275 kcal	379.5 kcal
Fat	14.5 g	20 g
of which saturated	9.4 g	13 g
of which trans	0.4 g	0.5 g
Carbohydrate	31.2 g	43.1 g
of which sugars	24.6 g	33.9 g
of which added sugars	20.3 g	28 g
Fibre	0.7 g	1 g
Protein	3.6 g	5 g
Sodium	72 mg	99.4 mg

Questions about Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Is Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 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 (24.6 g) and saturated fat (9.42 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 Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream?: In label order (largest amount first): CREAM, SKIM MILK, LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER), WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, EGG YOLKS, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), EXPELLER PRESSED SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, COCONUT OIL, and 17 more.
Does Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Carrageenan (worth noting): Permitted as a thickener and stabilizer, but some studies suggest potential gastrointestinal effects.

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