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Breyers Ice Cream, Extra Creamy Chocolate
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Breyers Ice Cream, Extra Creamy Chocolate

Breyers
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
17g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Breyers Extra Creamy Chocolate (48 fl oz) sits in the supermarket frozen aisle, tucked alongside other family-size tubs of ice cream, frozen novelties and sundae toppings. You’ll spot it near premium and value ice cream brands, often on the middle shelf where shoppers reach for crowd-pleasing dessert staples. This product reads as a family-oriented, comfort-focused choice: a big tub meant for scooping into bowls, topping brownies, or dolloping onto pies. The branding leans on nostalgia and simplicity — references to fresh cream, real cocoa, and a historical company story — and a subtle modern claim that cows are not treated with artificial growth hormones. The label suggests a “natural” angle but does not carry organic certification; ingredient callouts (skim milk, cream, cane sugar) are balanced by small-print additives like emulsifiers, gums, and natural flavors. In plain terms it’s an indulgent frozen dairy dessert marketed to households seeking familiar, crowd-friendly treats rather than specialist or health-oriented options. Sensory cues promise extra creaminess and a smooth, scoopable texture with deep chocolate flavor from dutched cocoa; the tub is designed for family rituals — scooping into cones, building sundaes, or stirring into milkshakes. Packaging is a large cardboard/plastic tub with a resealable lid and bright, family-friendly graphics. Processing context: it’s made from milk and cream but also includes processed stabilizers, sweeteners, and emulsifiers typical of industrially formulated ice cream desserts. Ideal for casual dinners, celebrations, and anytime indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars17g
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,, Cane, Sugar,, Cream,, Corn, Syrup,, Dutched, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Whey,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Guar, Gum,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Tara, Gum,, Annatto, (for, Color),, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No 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 industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, mono- and diglycerides, multiple gums, natural flavors) and is an industrially formulated frozen dairy dessert, consistent with ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Breyers Ice Cream, Extra Creamy Chocolate

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This ice cream has a decent calorie count for a treat—140 calories per serving—but it does come with 17 grams of sugar, which is on the higher side. If you're indulging, it's all about balance. Enjoying it occasionally is perfectly fine as part of a varied diet!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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