Is Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey Banana 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 (26.6 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 Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream?

In label order (largest amount first): CREAM, SKIM MILK, LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER), WATER, SUGAR, WALNUTS, BANANA PUREE, COCONUT OIL, EGG YOLKS, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), COCOA POWDER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, and 6 more.

Does Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Carrageenan (worth noting): Some studies have debated its safety, but it is widely permitted with limits.

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Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream

Name: Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream
Brand: Ben & Jerry's
SKU: 076840100354

Ben & Jerry's

Listed as: CHUNKY MONKEY BANANA ICE CREAM WITH FUDGE CHUNKS & WALNUTS, CHUNKY MONKEY

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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
Some studies have debated its safety, but it is widely permitted with limits.
Worth knowing: Used as a thickener and stabiliser; some consumers avoid it due to debated evidence.
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)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CREAM
2SKIM MILK
3LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER)
4WATER
5SUGAR
6WALNUTS
7BANANA PUREE
8COCONUT OIL
9EGG YOLKS
10COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI)
11COCOA POWDER
12LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
13GUAR GUM
14NATURAL FLAVORS
15MILKFAT
16CARRAGEENAN
17SOY LECITHIN
18VANILLA EXTRACT.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (143 g)
Energy	280 kcal	400.4 kcal
Fat	17.5 g	25 g
of which saturated	9.1 g	13 g
of which trans	0.3 g	0.5 g
Carbohydrate	28.7 g	41 g
of which sugars	26.6 g	38 g
of which added sugars	22.4 g	32 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	4.2 g	6 g
Sodium	35 mg	50 mg

Questions about Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream

Is Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey Banana 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 (26.6 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 Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream?: In label order (largest amount first): CREAM, SKIM MILK, LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER), WATER, SUGAR, WALNUTS, BANANA PUREE, COCONUT OIL, EGG YOLKS, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), COCOA POWDER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, and 6 more.
Does Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Carrageenan (worth noting): Some studies have debated its safety, but it is widely permitted with limits.

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