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Breyers Ice Cream, No Sugar Added, Vanilla
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Breyers Ice Cream, No Sugar Added, Vanilla

Breyers
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
2g
Protein
5g
Sugars
55mg
Sodium
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Breyers No Sugar Added Vanilla is a large 48 fl oz tub of familiar supermarket ice cream positioned in the frozen desserts aisle, usually shelved near regular and reduced-fat ice creams, other “no sugar added” frozen novelties, and non-dairy frozen desserts. It reads as a family-friendly, pantry-stable dessert for shoppers who want the classic vanilla experience with fewer sugars. Occasions for purchase include family movie nights, casual weekend gatherings, and game-day spreads where a crowd-pleasing, scoopable dessert is handy. The Breyers brand leans on heritage and simplicity—invoking an old-fashioned creamery origin story—so this product is marketed toward mainstream American shoppers who want an indulgent but “better-for-you” option: parents watching sugar intake, dieters wanting a treat, and brand-loyal consumers. Label characteristics emphasize “No Sugar Added,” Grade A milk, and sustainably sourced Madagascar vanilla; these create a health halo without organic or non-GMO certification and coexist with obvious processed-ingredient flags on the label. In plain terms, the product is highly processed: it contains sugar alcohols, bulking agents, gums, emulsifiers, and high-tech sweeteners that alter texture and sweetness. Sensory notes: scoops are smooth and creamy with a coconut oil and dairy-fat mouthfeel, a cold, dense texture from stabilizers, and a rounded vanilla aroma; sweetness has a cooling sugar-alcohol or sweetener note rather than pure sucrose. Packaging is a wide, resealable plastic tub meant for sharing; rituals include scooping into bowls over a family couch, topping with sauces, or spooning straight from the tub—comfort-food behavior with a modern reduced-sugar twist.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.66 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium55mg2%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Total Sugars5g
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,, Maltitol, Syrup,, Maltodextrin, (Corn),, Coconut, Oil,, Whey,, Cream,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Guar, Gum,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Tara, Gum,, Natural, Flavor,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Sucralose,, Annatto, (for, Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto - 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 (maltitol, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, gums, artificial sweeteners) and additives that indicate heavy industrial processing typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Breyers Ice Cream, No Sugar Added, Vanilla

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! This ice cream is lower in sugar, with only 5 grams per serving, which might appeal to those watching their sugar intake. However, it’s still important to consider your overall diet and what you’re pairing it with—like, say, a slice of cake or a fruit salad!

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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