How many calories are in a pint of Ben & Jerry's?

Most Ben & Jerry's pints range from 1,000-1,400 calories total. Half Baked has 1,140 calories. Chocolate Fudge Brownie has 1,040. Per serving (2/3 cup), that's 260-350 calories—but most people eat more than one serving.

Is Ben & Jerry's bad for you?

Nutritionally, yes—it's high in sugar (20-28g per serving), saturated fat, and calories. But 'bad' is contextual. As an occasional treat within balanced macros, it's fine. As a daily habit, it's problematic.

Which Ben & Jerry's flavor has the least calories?

Regular Ben & Jerry's varies from 240-350 calories per serving. Cherry Garcia and Phish Food are on the lower end (~260 cal). For truly low-calorie, Moophoria has 140-160 calories per serving.

How much sugar is in Ben & Jerry's?

20-30g sugar per serving (2/3 cup), which is 5-7 teaspoons. A full pint contains 80-120g sugar—several days' worth of recommended added sugar limits.

Can you fit Ben & Jerry's into a diet?

Yes, with planning. A single serving (260-350 cal) can fit most macro budgets. The challenge is portion control—few people eat exactly 2/3 cup. Plan for what you'll actually eat.

How does Ben & Jerry's compare to Halo Top?

Night and day. Ben & Jerry's pint: ~1,100 calories, 80g sugar, 14g protein. Halo Top pint: ~320 calories, 5g sugar, 20g protein. Halo Top is 1/3 the calories with more protein.

Is Ben & Jerry's Moophoria worth it?

For macro-conscious eaters, yes. Moophoria has 140-160 calories per serving vs 260-350 for regular. The texture is lighter and taste is different, but macros are significantly better.

Which Ben & Jerry's has the most protein?

Peanut Butter Cup and flavors with significant nut content have slightly more protein (5-6g per serving vs 4g standard). But Ben & Jerry's isn't a protein source—choose it for taste, not nutrition.

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts for All Flavors

Ben & Jerry’s doesn’t pretend to be health food. The Vermont-based company built its empire on one promise: the most indulgent, chunk-filled, creative ice cream money can buy. And they deliver—at a serious macro cost.

For macro trackers, Ben & Jerry’s represents the ultimate flexible dieting challenge: premium ice cream with 1,000+ calories per pint. Can you fit it? Sure. Should you? That depends on your relationship with portion control and how badly you want those cookie dough chunks.

This guide provides complete nutrition facts for every major Ben & Jerry’s flavor, explores the lower-calorie alternatives, and helps you make informed decisions about premium ice cream.

Ben & Jerry’s Macro Overview

Here’s the reality across product lines:

Product Line	Per Serving	Cal	Protein	Carbs	Sugar	Fat
Classic Pints	2/3 cup	260-350	4-6g	26-36g	20-28g	14-22g
Topped Pints	2/3 cup	290-340	4-5g	30-38g	24-30g	16-20g
Non-Dairy	2/3 cup	260-340	2-4g	28-38g	20-28g	14-20g
Moophoria	2/3 cup	140-160	5g	22-26g	14-18g	4-6g

Key insight: A “serving” is 2/3 cup—roughly 1/4 of the pint. When’s the last time you ate exactly 1/4 of a pint? Full pint math is more realistic for many people.

Detailed Breakdown - Classic Pints

Most Popular Flavors

Per serving (2/3 cup, ~103g):

Flavor	Cal	Protein	Carbs	Sugar	Fat	Sat Fat
Half Baked	280	5g	35g	26g	14g	9g
Cherry Garcia	260	4g	26g	23g	15g	10g
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough	280	4g	32g	24g	15g	9g
Phish Food	280	4g	38g	28g	12g	8g
Chocolate Fudge Brownie	260	4g	32g	24g	13g	8g
New York Super Fudge Chunk	310	5g	30g	25g	20g	10g
Americone Dream	280	4g	34g	25g	15g	10g
The Tonight Dough	290	5g	35g	26g	15g	8g
Strawberry Cheesecake	270	4g	29g	22g	15g	9g
Peanut Butter Cup	340	6g	29g	24g	23g	10g
Mint Chocolate Cookie	260	4g	29g	23g	14g	9g
Netflix & Chill’d	290	5g	34g	27g	15g	9g
Brownie Batter Core	310	5g	36g	27g	17g	9g
Peanut Butter World	330	6g	30g	24g	21g	9g

Full Pint Calculations

Here’s what matters—the whole pint:

Flavor	Cal/Pint	Protein	Carbs	Sugar	Fat
Half Baked	1,120	20g	140g	104g	56g
Cherry Garcia	1,040	16g	104g	92g	60g
Cookie Dough	1,120	16g	128g	96g	60g
Phish Food	1,120	16g	152g	112g	48g
Peanut Butter Cup	1,360	24g	116g	96g	92g
NY Super Fudge	1,240	20g	120g	100g	80g

Reality check: A full pint of Half Baked has more calories than most people’s entire lunch and dinner combined.

Ben & Jerry’s Moophoria (Light Ice Cream)

Ben & Jerry’s answer to Halo Top and Enlightened.

Per serving (2/3 cup):

Flavor	Cal	Protein	Carbs	Sugar	Fat
Chocolate Milk & Cookies	160	5g	26g	18g	5g
Caramel Cookie Fix	140	5g	22g	14g	4g
PB Dough	160	6g	24g	16g	5g

Per pint:

Flavor	Cal	Protein	Sugar
Chocolate Milk & Cookies	640	20g	72g
Caramel Cookie Fix	560	20g	56g
PB Dough	640	24g	64g

Comparison to regular: Moophoria has about half the calories of classic Ben & Jerry’s while keeping reasonable taste and texture.

Ben & Jerry’s Non-Dairy

Plant-based alternatives using almond milk or sunflower butter base.

Per serving (2/3 cup):

Flavor	Cal	Protein	Carbs	Sugar	Fat
Non-Dairy Chocolate Fudge Brownie	270	3g	34g	24g	14g
Non-Dairy Cherry Garcia	260	2g	30g	22g	15g
Non-Dairy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough	290	3g	34g	24g	16g
Non-Dairy PB & Cookies	340	4g	32g	22g	22g

Note: Non-dairy versions have similar calories to regular but less protein since they lack dairy protein. The sugar and fat remain high.

Ben & Jerry’s vs Competitors

Ben & Jerry’s vs Halo Top

Metric (per pint)	Ben & Jerry’s	Halo Top
Calories	1,040-1,360	280-360
Protein	16-24g	20g
Sugar	92-112g	5-8g
Fat	48-92g	8-16g
Price	~$5-6	~$4-6

Winner: Depends on your goal. Halo Top wins macro wars decisively. Ben & Jerry’s wins taste and indulgence.

See our Halo Top macros guide for details.

Ben & Jerry’s vs Häagen-Dazs

Metric (per serving)	Ben & Jerry’s	Häagen-Dazs
Calories	260-350	250-320
Sugar	20-28g	19-25g
Fat	14-23g	15-21g

Winner: Tie—both are premium, high-calorie ice creams with similar macros.

Ben & Jerry’s Moophoria vs Enlightened

Metric (per serving)	Moophoria	Enlightened
Calories	140-160	70-100
Protein	5-6g	5-7g
Sugar	14-18g	4-6g

Winner: Enlightened for strict macro tracking. Moophoria has more sugar but tastes closer to real Ben & Jerry’s.

Where to Buy Ben & Jerry’s

Ben & Jerry’s is everywhere:

Grocery stores: All major chains carry extensive selections Convenience stores: Limited flavors Scoop shops: Fresh scooped portions (different pricing) Online: Amazon Fresh, Instacart for delivery

Price: ~$5-7 per pint (premium ice cream pricing)

Seasonal flavors: Ben & Jerry’s regularly rotates limited editions. New flavors often have similar macros to existing ones.

Diet Compatibility

Keto Diet

Verdict: Not compatible Even one serving has 26-38g carbs—exceeds most daily keto limits. No Ben & Jerry’s product (including Moophoria) fits strict keto.

Low-Carb

Verdict: Challenging A small portion might fit moderate low-carb, but the carb-to-satisfaction ratio is poor. Save carbs for more satiating foods.

Low-Calorie/Weight Loss

Verdict: Use very sparingly One serving (260-350 cal) uses 15-20% of a typical diet’s calories for something that won’t fill you up. Portion control is essential.

Use our macro calculator to see how ice cream fits your budget.

Flexible Dieting/IIFYM

Verdict: Possible with planning Ben & Jerry’s is the ultimate flexible dieting test. If it fits your macros and you can control portions, it works. If not, it doesn’t.

Diabetic Diets

Verdict: Not recommended 20-28g sugar per serving will spike blood glucose significantly. Even small portions require careful monitoring.

How to Fit Ben & Jerry’s in Your Macros

1,600 calorie cut (treating yourself):

1/2 serving (1/8 pint) = 130-175 cal
Requires serious restraint
Better choice: Halo Top or Moophoria

2,000 calorie maintenance:

Full serving (1/4 pint) = 260-350 cal
13-17% of daily budget for dessert
Plan the rest of day accordingly

2,500 calorie bulk/active lifestyle:

More room for indulgence
Full serving fits with room to spare
Still not a daily habit unless you want to gain fat

Strategies for Eating Ben & Jerry’s Responsibly

Portion control tactics:

Scoop into a small bowl—never eat from the pint
Freeze the pint harder (harder to scoop = slower eating)
Split a pint with someone
Buy mini cups (180-240 cal portions)

Timing strategies:

Post-workout: Carbs/sugar help recovery (rationalization, but works)
Special occasions only: Birthday, celebration, milestone
Weekly planned treat: Build it into your macro budget

Alternative approaches:

Choose Moophoria for everyday cravings
Save Ben & Jerry’s for truly special occasions
One bite at a time—make it last

Best Ben & Jerry’s Choices by Goal

Lowest Calorie (Regular): Cherry Garcia, Chocolate Fudge Brownie (260 cal)

Lowest Calorie (Any): Moophoria Caramel Cookie Fix (140 cal)

Highest Protein: Peanut Butter Cup, Peanut Butter World (6g/serving)

Lowest Sugar (Regular): Cherry Garcia (23g/serving)

Best Taste (Fan Favorites):

Half Baked
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Tonight Dough
Phish Food
Cherry Garcia

The Bottom Line

Ben & Jerry’s is premium ice cream with premium macros—premium meaning “expensive” in calorie terms. A full pint delivers 1,000-1,400 calories, 80-120g sugar, and minimal nutritional value.

That doesn’t mean you can’t eat it. It means:

Choose Ben & Jerry’s when:

You want the best-tasting ice cream, period
Special occasions deserve special treats
You can genuinely eat one serving and stop
You’ve planned your macros around it

Skip Ben & Jerry’s when:

You’re cutting seriously
You lack portion control with ice cream
You’d rather have Halo Top volume than B&J quality
You’re watching sugar closely

For more on balancing treats with goals, see our flexible dieting guide and learn how to count macros while enjoying food.

Nutrition information sourced from Ben & Jerry’s official website and USDA FoodData Central. Values may vary by production batch. Always check packaging for the most accurate information.

Note: Nutrition values are approximate and may vary based on preparation method and source.