Cherry Garcia Ice Cream
Cherry Garcia is a popular ice cream flavor featuring cherry ice cream or sweet cream ice cream swirled with cherry pieces and chocolate flakes or chunks. It was created by Ben & Jerry's in 1987 as a tribute to Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia, and it has since become one of the brand's most iconic and beloved flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a premium ice cream, it is high in fat and carbohydrates, with a typical half-cup serving containing around 250-300 calories. It provides calcium and some protein from dairy, but is primarily an indulgent treat rather than a significant source of essential nutrients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 36 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 65 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (136 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The flavor's name is a clever pun on 'Cherry Garcia,' blending the fruit with the musician's name, and it reflects the counterculture spirit of the brand. Nutritionally, the inclusion of real cherry pieces and chocolate offers small bursts of antioxidants and flavonoids, though in the context of a high-sugar, high-fat dessert.
