What ice cream flavors contain the least sugar? Ice Cream. We all love it. We all love to eat it. It is like the perfect treat (well, for me it is at least). But exactly which ice cream flavors tend to be the lowest in sugar? You know, you need to quickly purchase a pint of ice cream or an ice cream scoop and you just want to have a general idea of which flavors tend to be lower in sugar. Well, this article has you covered. In this post, I will be looking at the lowest-sugar ice cream flavors from the following brands – Ben & Jerry’s, Haagen-Dazs, Bluebell, Carvel, and Baskin-Robbins. From this research, I was then able to draw a conclusion on 10 ice cream flavors that tend to be lower in sugar.
Let’s dig in – what ice cream flavors contain the lowest sugar?
What Ice Cream Flavors Contain the Lowest Sugar?
As a general rule the following ice cream flavors tend to be lower sugar flavors:
- Pistachio;
- Butter Pecan;
- Peanut Butter;
- Coffee;
- Vanilla;
- Chocolate;
- Mint Choc Chip;
- Choc Chip;
- Peanut Butter; and
- Pistachio Almond.
Before I continue, if you want to read some of the other articles, I have written on the sugar content of ice creams you can here –
- What is the Average Amount of Sugar in Ice Cream?
- Which Ice Creams Contain No Sugar?
- Lower Sugar Dairy-Free Ice Creams You Need To Try!
- How Much Sugar is in Vegan Ice Cream?
- How Much Sugar is in Oat Ice Cream?
- How Much Sugar is in Coconut Milk Ice Cream?
BEN & JERRY’S
Lowest Sugar Ben & Jerry’s Pint Ice Cream Flavors
I have previously written a whole post going through the sugar content of all 75 (yes, 75) Ben & Jerry’s ice cream pint flavors (75 Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavors Ranked for Sugar Content). The four lowest sugar Ben & Jerry’s flavors transpired to be Pistachio Pistachio, Vanilla, Go To Cold Brew, and Peanut Butter World.
The Go To Cold Brew and the Peanut Butter World, in particular, did not come as a surprise to me as I have found in my research that the lowest sugar smoothies in smoothie shops tend to be peanut butter and coffee flavors. I am not surprised that the same is true for ice cream. It makes sense that similar ice cream flavors are also lower-sugar flavors.
You can read my full post about the sugar content of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors here – 75 Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavors Ranked for Sugar Content.
Summary Table – Lowest Sugar Ben & Jerry’s Flavors
| Lowest Sugar Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavors | Total Sugar Content Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Pistachio Pistachio | 26g |
| Vanilla | 27g |
| Go To Cold Brew | 28g |
| Peanut Butter World | 28g |
HAAGEN-DAZS
Lowest Sugar Haagen-Dazs Pint Flavors
Just like Ben & Jerry’s, Haagen-Dazs coffee and pistachio flavors are also two of their lower sugar flavors. I guess this does make sense as coffee and pistachios themselves are low in sugar. The other lower sugar Hagen-Dazs flavors are butter pecan, vanilla, chocolate, and cookies & cream.
If you want to read my whole post on the sugar content of Haagen-Dazs ice cream flavors, you can here – How Much Sugar Does Haagen-Dazs Have?
Summary Table – Lowest Sugar Haagen-Dazs Flavors
| Lowest Sugar Haagen-Dazs Pint Flavors | Total Sugar Content Per Serving |
|---|---|
| 1. Butter Pecan | 22g |
| 2. Pistachio | 23g |
| 3. Coffee | 24g |
| 4. Vanilla | 25g |
| 5. Chocolate | 25g |
| 6. Cookies & Cream | 25g |
BASKIN-ROBBINS
Lowest Sugar Baskin-Robbins Pint Flavors
I also ranked all Baskin-Robbins pint ice cream flavors (i.e., the Baskin-Robbins pints you find in the freezer aisle at the grocery store) in the following post I wrote – What is the Average Amount of Sugar in Ice Cream? I have listed Baskin-Robbin’s six lowest sugar pint flavors below and I am starting to notice some trends. Butter Pecan, Peanut Butter (N Chocolate), and Vanilla make an appearance again.
Summary Table – Lowest Sugar Baskin-Robbins Flavors
| Lowest Sugar Baskin Robbins Pint Flavors | Total Sugar Content Per Serving |
|---|---|
| 1. Butter pecan | 17g |
| 2. Chocolate Chip | 19g |
| 3. Mint Choc Chip | 19g |
| 4. Peanut Butter N Chocolate | 19g |
| 5. Vanilla | 19g |
BLUEBELL
Lowest Sugar Bluebell Pint Flavors
I also looked at the sugar content of Bluebell’s ice cream flavors in the post I wrote on the average sugar content of ice creams. I am not hugely surprised to see pistachio, butter pecan, and coffee crop up again.
Summary Table – Lowest Sugar Bluebell Flavors
| Lowest Sugar Bluebell Pint Flavors | Total Sugar Content Per Serving |
|---|---|
| 1. Pistachio Almond | 20g |
| 2. Buttered Pecan | 20g |
| 3. Black Walnut | 20g |
| 4. Moo-llennium Crunch | 21g |
| 5. Coffee | 22g |
| 6. Dr Pepper | 22g |
| 7. Dutch Chocolate | 22g |
Oh, and if you are wondering what Bluebell’s “Dr Pepper” flavor is then let me tell you. It is a combination of Dr Pepper Sorbet and vanilla ice cream. Basically a Dr. Pepper float. Since Diet Dr Pepper is one of my favorite sodas, I think I would like this flavor.
CARVEL ICE CREAM
Lowest Sugar Carvel Flavors
In this post, I have just looked at the lowest sugar ice cream flavors of pints of ice cream found in grocery stores. So, let’s throw a few scoop shops in the game too. First up – Carvel, for which I have written a whole post on their lowest sugar options – The Lowest Sugar Ice Cream at Carvel.
The lowest sugar Carmel ice cream flavors are peanut butter, cherry vanilla, vanilla, pistachio, and coffee. Ah – peanut butter, vanilla, pistachio, and coffee we meet again.
Summary Table – Lowest Sugar Carvel Flavors
| Lowest Sugar Carvel Flavors | Total Sugar Content Per Kids Scoop |
|---|---|
| 1. Peanut Butter | 12g |
| 2. Cherry Vanilla | 13g |
| 3. Vanilla | 13g |
| 4. Pistachio | 13g |
| 5. Coffee | 13g |
BASKIN-ROBBINS (SCOOP SHOP FLAVORS)
Lowest Sugar Baskin Robbins Scoop Shop Flavor
Finally, let’s look at the lowest sugar ice cream flavors at Baskin-Robbins scoop shops, Above I looked at the lowest sugar Baskin-Robbins grocery pint flavors, but are the scoop shop flavors any different in terms of lowest sugar flavors? The below table summarizes the lowest sugar Baskin-Robbins scoop flavors.
I see many flavors cropping up again in the post – namely pistachio almond, choc chip, vanilla, mint choc chip, Jamoca (aka coffee), chocolate, and butter pecan.
Summary Table – Lowest Sugar Baskin-Robbins Scoop Shop Flavors
| Lowest Sugar Baskin Robbins Scoop Shop Flavors | Total Sugar Content Per Kids Scoop |
|---|---|
| 1. Pistachio Almond | 10g |
| 2. Choc Chip | 11g |
| 3. Vanilla | 11g |
| 4. Mint Choc Chip | 11g |
| 5. Jamoca | 11g |
| 6. Cotton Candy | 11g |
| 7. Chocolate | 11g |
| 8. Butter Pecan | 11g |
| 9. Jamoca Almond Fudge | 11g |
F&Q
What Ice Cream Flavors Have the Most Sugar?
I have listed below the highest sugar Ben & Jerry’s, Haagen-Dazs, Baskin-Robbins, and Bluebell ice cream flavors on a serving basis. There are a few hard and fast rules on the ice cream flavors that tend to contain the most sugar. These are:
- Praline ice cream flavors tend to be higher in sugar.
- Whiskey/bourbon ice cream flavors tend to be higher in sugar.
- Ice cream flavors with lots of “add ins” (cookie pieces, marshmallows, etc.) tend to be higher in sugar.
Summary Table – Highest Sugar Ice Cream Flavors
| Highest Sugar Ben & Jerry’s Flavors | Total Sugar in A Serving Size |
|---|---|
| 1. Chunky Monkey – | 38g |
| 2. Cinnamon Buns | 38g |
| 3. Whiskey Biz | 38g |
| Highest Sugar Haagen-Dazs Flavors | |
| 1. Peppermint Bark | 37g |
| 2. White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle | 37g |
| 3. Dulce De Leche Churro | 37g |
| 4. Bourbon Praline Pecan | 38g |
| Highest Sugar Bluebell Flavors | |
| 1. Natural Vanilla Bean | 27g |
| 2. Milk Chocolate | 28g |
| 3. Pecan Pralines & Cream | 29g |
| 4. Strawberries & Home Made Vanilla | 31g |
| Highest Sugar Baskin Robbins Pint Flavors | |
| 1. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough | 23g |
| 2. Rocky Road | 23g |
| 3. Pralines N Cream | 25g |
What Has More Sugar – Chocolate or Vanilla Ice Cream?
As a general rule, there doesn’t seem to be a huge variation in the sugar content of vanilla and chocolate ice cream. For example, Haagen-Dazs vanilla and chocolate ice creams have the same sugar content at 25g per serving. At a Baskin-Robbins scoop shop, a scoop of vanilla ice cream has the same sugar content as a scoop of chocolate ice cream – a kid’s cup of both contains 11g of sugar.
Is Chocolate Ice Cream High in Sugar?
As a general rule, chocolate ice cream tends to be a lower-sugar ice cream flavor.
What Ice Cream Flavors Contain the Least Sugar? – The Final Bite
What ice cream flavors contain the least sugar? What have we learned from the above? Well, when it comes to the sugar content of ice cream there are some flavors across all brands that tend to be higher in sugar and some that tend to be lower in sugar. If you are looking for the lowest sugar flavors, then these tend to mostly be coffee and peanut butter types of flavors. As for the classics – if you must choose between vanilla or chocolate then usually the lower sugar choice is chocolate (sorry, vanilla fans). That one surprised me a lot.
And Remember…
Ingredients and/or manufacturing processes may change. Always double-check ingredient lists and nutritional information before purchasing any food items.
WANT TO FIND MORE LOW SUGAR OPTIONS?
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