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Is Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream, Chocolate; Vanilla healthy?

Half Baked Ice Cream, Chocolate; Vanilla

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

30/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Consider Avoiding

At least one major score is weak enough that many people will want a clearer alternative for regular use.

Quick answer

Consider Avoiding

Ben & Jerry's half baked ice cream, chocolate; vanilla is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 30 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Indulgent dessert with very high added sugar and saturated fat; limited whole-food content and processed ingredient load. Strengths include some protein and egg/milk dairy base, real vanilla and cocoa ingredients, and small fiber contribution from wheat and cocoa, while main considerations include very high added sugar per serving (37g), high saturated fat (12g) from cream and cocoa butter, and multiple additives: guar gum, carrageenan, natural flavor.

Longevity Score 30/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Contains some protein and egg/milk dairy base
  • Real vanilla and cocoa ingredients
  • Small fiber contribution from wheat and cocoa

What held the score back?

  • Very high added sugar per serving (37g)
  • High saturated fat (12g) from cream and cocoa butter
  • Multiple additives: guar gum, carrageenan, natural flavor

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CREAM, LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER), SKIM MILK, WATER, SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), EGG YOLKS, EGGS, COCOA, EXPELLER PRESSED SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, INVERT SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, EGG WHITES, SALT, GUAR GUM, MOLASSES, VANILLA EXTRACT, COCOA BUTTER, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARRAGEENAN, TAPIOCA FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, BAKING SODA, SOY LECITHIN, ANNATTO EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), MILK, TURMERIC EXTRACT (FOR COLOR)

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 141 g (2/3 cup (141g) Per serving)

  • Calories36918% DV
  • Protein6g12% DV
  • Total Carbs45g16% DV
  • Fiber2g7% DV
  • Total Fat19g24% DV
  • Saturated Fat12g60% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream, Chocolate; Vanilla
Category
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00076840101320
Serving size
141 g (2/3 cup (141g) Per serving)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher net carbs (43g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher saturated fat (12g)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (37g)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (37g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (37g)

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  • Athletic Fueling

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (37g of 45g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream, Chocolate; Vanilla highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream, Chocolate; Vanilla shows about 1.97g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream, Chocolate; Vanilla: 37g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Liquid sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains some protein and egg/milk dairy base; Real vanilla and cocoa ingredients; Small fiber contribution from wheat and cocoa.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Very high added sugar per serving (37g); High saturated fat (12g) from cream and cocoa butter; Multiple additives: guar gum, carrageenan, natural flavor.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same ice cream & frozen desserts differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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