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Breyers Ice Cream, Carb Smart Vanilla
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Breyers Ice Cream, Carb Smart Vanilla

Breyers
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
2g
Protein
4g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Breyers CarbSmart Vanilla is a 48‑ounce tub of lower‑carb frozen dairy dessert marketed to adults who want the comfort of classic vanilla ice cream without the sugar spike. You'd find it in the supermarket frozen aisle, stacked on open‑top freezers near other ice creams, light/frozen novelties, and low‑sugar dessert tubs. It suits after‑dinner treats, casual family movie nights, or grocery trips focused on lower‑carb or diabetic‑friendly items. The brand leans on heritage and trustworthiness — Breyers’ 150‑year story and “Grade A milk” messaging combine nostalgia with a modern health angle aimed at carb‑conscious shoppers rather than children. Label language creates health halos: “CarbSmart,” “4g net carbs,” “110 calories per serving,” and claims about Grade A milk and sustainably sourced Madagascar vanilla; it is not organic and has no kid‑focused cartooning. In plain language, the product is made with industrially modified ingredients and sweetener alternatives — a highly processed frozen dessert that blends dairy with sugar alcohols, polydextrose, gums and emulsifiers. Sensory notes: silky, scoopable vanilla with a slightly lighter mouthfeel than full‑sugar ice cream, a faint cooling or glycerin‑sweet aftertaste from sugar alcohols, and a smooth plastic tub meant for family consumption. Rituals include scooping into bowls for single servings, topping sundaes, or spooning straight from the tub as a late‑night treat. Packaging cues, nutrition claims, and Breyers’ storytelling position it as a practical compromise between classic indulgence and modern dietary restraint.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.66 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories110
% 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,, Polydextrose,, Glycerin,, Coconut, Oil,, Whey,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Soluble, Corn, Fiber,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Guar, Gum,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Tara, Gum,, Natural, Flavor,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Sucralose..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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 industrial ingredients typical of ultraprocessed foods (maltitol syrup, polydextrose, glycerin, emulsifiers, gums, artificial sweeteners) and is reformulated dairy rather than minimally processed milk or cream.

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Common Questions about Breyers Ice Cream, Carb Smart Vanilla

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! Breyers Carb Smart Vanilla is lower in sugar compared to regular ice cream, which could be a win if you're watching your sugar intake. However, it does have some artificial sweeteners and other processed ingredients, so it really depends on what your personal health goals are.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
after-dinner-dessert

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicpracticalcomforting
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