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Breyers Ice Cream, Cookies & Cream
Frozen Foods
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Breyers Ice Cream, Cookies & Cream

Breyers
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
15g
Sugars
80mg
Sodium
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Breyers Ice Cream, Cookies & Cream (48 fl oz) sits in the frozen desserts aisle, usually stacked in tubs among other family-size ice cream containers and near novelty frozen treats. The tub’s large plastic packaging and bold cookie imagery make it an easy grab for shoppers shopping the weekly dessert run or stocking the freezer for gatherings. This product fits casual occasions — movie nights, game-day spreads, and weekend gatherings where a crowd-pleasing, scoop-and-share dessert is wanted. Brand positioning leans on heritage and trustworthiness: Breyers presents itself as a long-standing, American family brand that markets "simple and pure" ingredients, while using phrases like naturally sourced flavors and a no-rBST claim to evoke a wholesome image for mainstream consumers and parents. The label uses comfort-leaning, family-friendly language rather than niche organic or specialty certification; there’s no organic seal, but there are health-halo cues ("fresh cream," "naturally sourced colors and flavors," and hormone-related disclaimers). Sensory details: the base is a sweet, velvety sweet-cream ice cream with a smooth, scoopable body, punctuated by crunchy crème-filled chocolate cookie chunks and a ribbon of chocolate cookie swirl that gives textural contrast. Rituals include scooping into bowls, topping pie or brownies, or serving with cones for kids. In plain terms, the product is processed beyond homemade ice cream: it contains added syrups, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and cookie inclusions typical of mass-manufactured frozen desserts, producing consistent texture and long shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 12
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Total Sugars15g
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

Milk,, Skim, Milk,, Cane, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Cream,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Palm, Oil,, Canola, Oil,, Dairy, Product, Solids,, Dutched, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Soybean, Oil,, Cocoa,, Coconut, Oil,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Soy, Lecithin,, Baking, Soda,, Guar, Gum,, Tapioca, Starch,, Molasses,, Tara, Gum,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Fructose,, Whey..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (corn syrup, emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides, gums, processed chocolate, cookie inclusions) and additives typical of ultraprocessed foods, indicating NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Breyers Ice Cream, Cookies & Cream

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! While Breyers Cookies & Cream isn't loaded with any artificial sweeteners or dyes, it does have a higher sugar content with 15 grams per serving. If you're looking for a treat, it's a fun indulgence, but it's not exactly a health food. Think of it as a dessert rather than a nutritional powerhouse.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

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