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Breyers Ice Cream, Cherry Vanilla
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Breyers Ice Cream, Cherry Vanilla

Breyers
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
20g
Sugars
55mg
Sodium
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Breyers Cherry Vanilla 48 foz is the large, family-size tub you’ll spot in the frozen aisle alongside other mainstream ice creams and frozen novelties, usually stacked on end caps or in chilled freezers near chocolate, strawberry and vanilla varieties. The brand leans on a heritage story and simple ingredient language — Rainforest Alliance vanilla, sustainably farmed cherries, and a “Pledge of Purity” — positioning it as a trustworthy, family-friendly choice on supermarket shelves. Shoppers reach for this on grocery runs for weeknight desserts, backyard barbecues, movie nights or any crowd-serving occasion where convenience and a familiar flavor do the job. The pint’s ritual is ritualistically American: pulled from the freezer, let sit to soften, scooped into bowls or onto cones, and often topped with sprinkles, nuts or pie. Texturally it’s classic ice cream mouthfeel — a smooth, creamy vanilla base studded with sweet-tart cherry halves that add bursts of syrupy fruit and occasional chewy skins; packaging is the standard cardboard tub with a plastic lid, meant for home freezer storage. Label characteristics include natural-sounding claims (sustainably farmed fruit and vanilla, natural flavors), American dairy sourcing assurances and a non-rBST note, but no organic certification; marketing emphasizes heritage and responsible sourcing rather than health. In plain processing terms, it’s a highly processed frozen dairy dessert with added sugars, emulsifiers and stabilizers to maintain scoopability and shelf life. Overall, Breyers Cherry Vanilla reads as an accessible, indulgent family treat that trades artisanal scarcity for convenience, consistent flavor, and broad supermarket visibility.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium55mg2%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Total Sugars20g
Added Sugars13g26%
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,, Cherry, Halves, [Cherries,, Sugar,, Water,, Plum,, Cherry,, and, Black, Carrot, Concentrates, (for, Color),, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Guar, Gum,, Carrageenan],, Cane, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Cream,, Coconut, Oil,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Fructose,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Dairy, Product, Solids,, Water,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Guar, Gum,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Tara, Gum,, Natural, Flavor,, Whey..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Black Carrot Concentrate - 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 (corn syrup, corn syrup solids, mono- and diglycerides, gums, natural flavors) and added sugars and emulsifiers typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Breyers Ice Cream, Cherry Vanilla

Ah, the million-dollar question! 'Healthy' can mean different things to different folks. If you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy occasionally, this ice cream can fit the bill. Just keep in mind it's higher in sugar, so moderation is key—especially if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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