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Edy'S/Dreyer'S Slow Churned Double Fudge Brownie Light Ice Cream, 1.5 Qt
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Edy'S/Dreyer'S Slow Churned Double Fudge Brownie Light Ice Cream, 1.5 Qt

Edy'S/Dreyer'S
1.5 qt
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
4g
Protein
19g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
75
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Edy's/Dreyer's Slow Churned Double Fudge Brownie Light Ice Cream is the kind of shareable frozen tub you find in the supermarket's frozen desserts aisle, shelved with other ice creams, light/frozen novelties, and family-sized frozen treats. You'd spot it near pints, novelty bars, and occasionally by reduced-fat or “better-for-you” dessert options. It reads as a chocolate-lover’s compromise: marketed as a lower-fat, lower-calorie alternative to regular ice cream with indulgent elements — gooey fudge swirls and chewy brownie pieces — so it fits shopping lists for weekend treats, movie nights, or casual family desserts. The brand positioning leans mainstream and family-friendly, aimed at calorie-conscious adults and parents who still want the sensory pleasures of rich chocolate; marketing emphasizes “slow churned,” “light,” and reassurance that milk and cream come from cows not treated with rBST, tapping into natural and responsible dairy cues. Label characteristics include health-halo claims (half the fat, one-third fewer calories), “no artificial colors or flavors” and a “natural flavor” listing; there is no organic certification. In plain processing context, this product is a highly processed commercial ice cream: the formulation includes stabilizers, emulsifiers, sweeteners and other industrial ingredients to achieve texture, shelf stability and lower fat mouthfeel. Sensory details: dense and creamy but lighter mouthfeel than full-fat ice cream, with ribboned fudge that gives sticky, chocolatey hits and soft-chewy brownie bits for contrast; packaged in a 1.5‑quart plastic tub with a resealable lid for scooping rituals at home, birthday gatherings, or after-dinner treats. Overall it occupies the place of “indulgent but moderated” dessert in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars19g
Added Sugars15g30%
Protein4g
* 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

INGREDIENTS:, NON-FAT, MILK;, SUGAR;, CHOCOLATE, BROWNIE, PIECES, (SUGAR;, WHEAT, FLOUR;, SOYBEAN, OIL;, EGGS;, CORN, SYRUP;, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI;, CORN, STARCH;, WATER;, SALT;, SOY, LECITHIN;, NATURAL, FLAVOR;, XANTHAN, GUM);, FUDGE, SWIRL, (SUGAR;, SKIM, MILK;, CORN, SYRUP;, WATER;, CREAM;, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI;, PALM, OIL;, BITTER, CHOCOLATE;, MODIFIED, TAPIOCA, STARCH;, SODIUM, ALGINATE);, CREAM;, CORN, SYRUP;, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI;, WHEY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE;, MALTODEXTRIN;, PROPYLENE, GLYCOL, MONOSTEARATE;, GUAR, GUM;, XANTHAN, GUM;, CARRAGEENAN;, NATURAL, FLAVOR;, VITAMIN, A, PALMITATE.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • propylene glycol monostearate - 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, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, stabilizers, natural flavors) and reformulation to reduce fat and calories, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed products.

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Common Questions about Edy'S/Dreyer'S Slow Churned Double Fudge Brownie Light Ice Cream, 1.5 Qt

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a moving target, isn’t it? This ice cream has some perks, like being lower in fat than traditional ice creams, but it does pack in 19 grams of sugar per serving. So, if you're looking for a treat that’s a bit lighter but still indulgent, this could fit the bill — just remember, it's still ice cream!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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