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Edy's Ice Cream, Neapolitan
Frozen Foods
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Edy's Ice Cream, Neapolitan

Dreyer's
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
19g
Sugars
55mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Dreyer’s (branded Edy’s in some regions) Neapolitan ice cream is the classic three-in-one frozen tub you’ll find in the supermarket’s frozen desserts aisle, alongside pints, family-size tubs and novelty ice creams. The 48 fl oz resealable tub sits near other mainstream ice cream brands and frozen novelties, often in endcap displays for warm-weather promos. It’s positioned as a family-friendly, nostalgia-driven treat — a mid-priced national brand that leans into comfort and shared moments rather than artisanal claims. Packaging and copy emphasize wholesome cues like “no rBST used” and “no artificial colors,” while the ingredient list includes familiar staples (milk, cream, sugar) alongside industrial stabilizers and emulsifiers. There’s no organic certification; the product markets itself as a reliably indulgent everyday dessert rather than a specialty health item. In plain processing terms it’s an industrially formulated frozen dessert: churned dairy with added sweeteners, vegetable fat, gums and emulsifiers to maintain scoopability and shelf stability. Sensory-wise, the tub delivers three distinct lanes of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry: a creamy, smooth mouthfeel with a sweet, slightly glossy finish from added sugars and corn syrup; stabilizers give a consistent scoopable texture straight from the freezer. Rituals around it are communal and casual — scooping into bowls for movie night, spooning over pies for birthdays, or serving as an easy dessert after a backyard BBQ. The product fits American grocery culture as a familiar, comforting staple that balances convenience, predictable taste and family-oriented marketing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium55mg2%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars19g
Added Sugars14g28%
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,, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Whey,, Coconut, Oil,, Strawberries,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Strawberry, Puree,, Cream,, Guar, Gum,, Monoglycerides,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Citric, Acid,, Carrageenan,, Invert, Sugar,, Beet, Juice, Concentrate, Color,, Natural, Flavor,, Annatto, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Beet Juice Concentrate Color - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto Color - 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, invert sugar, coconut oil, emulsifiers and gums, processed cocoa, colors and natural flavors) and is an industrially reformulated frozen dessert, classifying it as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Edy's Ice Cream, Neapolitan

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, can't it? Edy's Neapolitan is a treat, and while it has some calcium from the skim milk, it's also high in sugars—19 grams per serving! If you're looking for a dessert to indulge in occasionally, it fits the bill, but it may not be what you want if you're seeking a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomfortingconvenient
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