# Consumer Reports chocolate ice cream testing > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/consumer-reports-chocolate-ice-cream-testing > Updated: 2026-08-24T18:42:31.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Consumer Reports conducted a blind taste test of 11 chocolate ice cream brands, evaluating them on flavor, texture, and value. Major brands such as Breyers and Häagen-Dazs received high marks for taste. The testing identified several high-value store brands. Aldi’s Specially Selected Super Premium Chocolate Ice Cream was noted for tasting similar to Häagen-Dazs while costing approximately 65 percent less. Other recommended options included Wellsley Farms Premium Chocolate Ice Cream from BJ’s Wholesale Club for its dark chocolate flavor, 365 Whole Foods Market Chocolate Ice Cream for its bittersweet notes, and Trader Joe’s Ultra Chocolate for dark chocolate enthusiasts. Reports also noted nutritional differences between varieties, observing that premium ice creams typically contain higher fat content and more calories—ranging from 250 to 300 or more per serving—compared to regular varieties which typically contain 150 to 250 calories per two-thirds of a cup. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Consumer Reports identifies top chocolate ice cream brands Consumer Reports tested 11 chocolate ice cream brands, finding that while Breyers and Häagen-Dazs led in taste, store brands like Aldi and BJ’s Wholesale Club offered high quality at lower prices. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/consumer-reports-identifies-top-chocolate-ice-cream-brands ### 2026-08-14: Consumer Reports tests chocolate ice cream brands Consumer Reports tested 11 chocolate ice cream brands, finding that while Breyers and Häagen-Dazs led in taste, store brands like Aldi and Wellsley Farms offered strong value and flavor. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/consumer-reports-tests-chocolate-ice-cream-brands --- Cite as: Consumer Reports chocolate ice cream testing. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/consumer-reports-chocolate-ice-cream-testing