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Breyers Carb Smart Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Breyers Carb Smart Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry

Breyers
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
4g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Breyers Carb Smart Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry is the large 48 fl oz tub you’d spot in the supermarket freezer aisle, shelved alongside other reduced-sugar and “light” frozen novelties rather than premium artisanal pints. You’ll find it near mainstream ice cream brands, diet-friendly frozen desserts, and sugar-free novelties aimed at shoppers looking to cut carbs without giving up a classic dessert. It suits grocery runs for weeknight treats, movie-night scooping, or for people shopping with diabetes or watching carbohydrate intake; it’s also convenient for serving at casual get-togethers where a big, resealable tub is practical. Brand-wise, Breyers trades on a long-standing American ice-cream heritage but this line skews toward carb-conscious adults: marketing leans into “Carb Smart” and low-net-carb claims, signaling a pragmatic, wellness-adjacent indulgence rather than a kid-focused or premium gourmet angle. The label carries health-halo cues—low-carb, reduced-sugar—plus “natural flavor” callouts but no organic certification; packaging is straightforward, a large plastic resealable tub with colorful photography of trio flavors. In plain terms, this product is highly processed: it combines dairy with multiple sugar alternatives, added fibers, stabilizers, gums, and artificial sweeteners to recreate creamy texture. Sensory-wise expect a familiar creamy mouthfeel with slightly less silk than full-sugar ice cream, occasional cooling or syrupy notes from sugar alcohols, and distinct strawberry pieces in the fruit portion. The ritual is casual scooping into bowls, topping with nuts or berries, and sharing at low-key gatherings where convenience and lower-carb promises matter more than artisanal provenance.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars4g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Skim, Milk,, Cream,, Maltitol, Syrup,, Water,, Strawberries,, Polydextrose,, Glycerin,, Coconut, Oil,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Whey,, Dutched, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Soluble, Corn, Fiber,, Sugar,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Guar, Gum,, Natural, Flavor,, Beet, Juice, (for, Color),, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Tara, Gum,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Sucralose..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Beet Juice - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltitol syrup, polydextrose, glycerin, emulsifiers, gums, artificial sweeteners, soluble fiber) and is reformulated to mimic a whole food product, consistent with ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Breyers Carb Smart Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry

Whether this ice cream is 'healthy' really depends on your perspective. It’s lower in sugar than traditional ice cream, with only 4 grams per serving, and boasts 4 grams of fiber, which is a nice bonus. If you're looking for a sweet treat that won't completely derail your day, it fits the bill—just remember it's not a health food replacement!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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