Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream: Labelgrade C (63/100)
C 63 / 100 — Notable sugar load and very low sodium.
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Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream delivers 5g of protein and 270 calories per 4 OZA (USDA FDC 498338). Per 100mL that’s 4.2g of protein; per fl oz, 1.2g. The Labelgrade is C (63 / 100): Notable sugar load and very low sodium.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C- | 56 / 100 | 4.2g per 100mL — below the high-protein bar; not the right product for protein hunting |
| Ingredient quality | B- | 74 / 100 | 16 ingredients, recognizable, no significant additive flags |
| Saturated fat load | C- | 58 / 100 | 9g per serving (7.5g per 100mL) — meaningful saturated fat load |
| Sodium load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 64.8mg per serving (16mg per fl oz) — low |
| Sugar load | F | 32 / 100 | 23g sugar; USDA omits the added-sugar line, but the ingredients list a sweetener — scored as added, not naturally-occurring |
| Fiber | D | 42 / 100 | 2.04g per serving — modest fiber contribution |
| Overall | C | 63 / 100 | Weighted blend: protein 25% · ingredients 22% · saturated fat 18% · sodium 15% · sugar 12% · fiber 8% |
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Per 100 g | Per oz | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream (this product) | 5g | 4.2g | 1.2g | 270 |
| Häagen-Dazs Banana Rum Jam Ice Cream | 4g | 3.8g | 1.1g | 270 |
| Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream | 3g | 3.4g | 1g | 170 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
The mix-ins are the point — and the reason for the C
Chocolate Fudge Brownie isn’t trying to be a plain pint. The brownie chunks (real wheat-flour brownie, baked by Greyston Bakery, a detail Ben & Jerry’s is proud of) and the fudge swirl are the entire reason to buy it, and they’re also what set the grade. Compare it to plain Breyers vanilla in the table above: the cream base is similar, but the sugar climbs from 19g to 23g and the calories from 170 to 270 once you fold in the brownie, fudge, and extra sweeteners. That 23g of sugar is what scores an F and what slots this one notch below Breyers overall.
The mix-ins do buy one genuine, if small, nutritional positive: the cocoa and wheat flour in the brownie contribute about 2g of dietary fiber, where a plain vanilla has essentially none. It’s not enough to change the verdict, but it’s real, and it’s why this scores a D on fiber rather than the F that most ice creams earn. The honest summary: you’re paying in sugar for the chunks, getting a touch of fiber back, and landing at a C. That’s a fair price for a dessert you’re eating because the brownie pieces are good — just don’t mistake it for a reason it’s healthy.
Where it sits among the big three: the middle, by design
Line the three mainstream pints up and Ben & Jerry’s lands squarely in the middle — and the reason is a useful lesson in how ice cream is built. The lightest, Breyers (C+), is a relatively airy churn: more whipped-in air, less cream per scoop, so fewer calories and less fat. The richest, Häagen-Dazs (C-), is super-premium: dense, low-air, maximum butterfat, which is exactly what the scorecard penalizes hardest. Ben & Jerry’s sits between them on fat (9g, versus Breyers’ 6g and Häagen-Dazs’ 10g) but takes its own hit on sugar because of the mix-ins.
So the grade order isn’t about which brand is “better” in any quality sense — all three are legitimate, well-made ice creams. It’s about density and add-ins. Lighter and plainer grades best; richer and chunkier grades lower. Ben & Jerry’s is the chunk-forward middle option: more interesting than plain vanilla, less dense than super-premium, and a C because the brownie and fudge push the sugar where a lighter pint wouldn’t. If you want the best macros, go lighter; if you want maximum indulgence, the premium pint is richer; this is the one you pick when the mix-ins are the whole reason you’re reaching for ice cream.
Scope
This page covers Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream, UPC 076840200160, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 498338. Ben & Jerry’s sells multiple variants in this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros and Labelgrade scores. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always cross-reference the actual package label, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
CREAM, LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER), SKIM MILK, WATER, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, EGG YOLKS, GUAR GUM, SOY LECITHIN, BAKING SODA, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARRAGEENAN.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 4 OZA
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (4 OZA) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 270 |
| Protein | 5g |
| Total Fat | 14g |
| Saturated Fat | 9g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 30g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.04g |
| Total Sugars | 23g |
| Sodium | 64.8mg |
| Cholesterol | 50.4mg |
| Calcium | 99.6mg |
| Iron | 2.7mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream · UPC 076840200160. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ice cream healthy?
No — ice cream is dessert, and Chocolate Fudge Brownie is one of the more indulgent versions of it. A single serving brings 270 calories, 9g of saturated fat, and 23g of sugar, with 5g of protein along for the ride. The chunks of brownie and ribbons of fudge are the whole appeal, and they're also why this isn't a health food. The honest take: enjoy it as a treat. It's a well-made, recognizable-ingredient ice cream — but it's still ice cream, and the grade reflects that.
Why does Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie earn a C (63/100)?
Sugar and saturated fat, the same two levers that cap every ice cream. The 23g of sugar scores an F and the 9g of saturated fat scores a C-, which is what a cream base loaded with brownie and fudge looks like on a scorecard. It's pulled back up by very low sodium (A+), a respectable 2g of fiber from the cocoa and wheat (a D, but more than most ice creams have), and a recognizable ingredient list (B-). C is the middle grade of the three big ice creams we cover — lower than lighter Breyers (C+, 65), higher than super-premium Häagen-Dazs (C-, 59).
Do the brownie and fudge mix-ins make it worse than plain ice cream?
On sugar, yes — and that's the whole story of where this lands. A plain vanilla like Breyers carries 19g of sugar per serving; the brownie pieces, fudge swirl, and added sweeteners here push it to 23g, which is what drops the sugar score to an F and nudges the overall grade below Breyers. You do get a small consolation: the cocoa and wheat flour in the brownie add about 2g of fiber, which plain vanilla has none of. But net, the mix-ins add more sugar than benefit. They're the reason you'd buy this flavor and also the reason it grades a notch lower.
What's a realistic serving, and how many are in the pint?
The labeled serving is about a half cup (the USDA lists it as '4 OZA'), and with a flavor this loaded with chunks, stopping at one is genuinely hard. A standard Ben & Jerry's pint holds roughly 4 of these servings — so polishing off half the pint, which is a normal sitting for a lot of people, means about 540 calories, 18g of saturated fat, and 46g of sugar. Portion is the entire game with ice cream: scoop a single half-cup into a bowl and the numbers above are what you get; eat from the carton and they double fast.
Is there a lighter or higher-protein ice cream I should pick instead?
If you want the same chocolate-and-brownie experience for less, a high-protein 'light' ice cream (the Halo Top / Nick's style) usually delivers a chocolate-brownie flavor with 7-10g of protein and roughly half the calories per serving — it trades some richness for a much better macro profile. If you're set on real super-premium, just take a smaller scoop: a half-serving of this still tastes like the full thing. And among the three pints here, plain Breyers vanilla is the lightest base if you can do without the mix-ins. The simplest lever, as always, is portion.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 498338. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days when a manufacturer reformulates.