Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Vanilla & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 9.2 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 9.2/100g · GI 42.8 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
How This Food Affects Blood Sugar
Nutrition Overview
Version Differences at a Glance
On sugar, this version lands mid-range: 6.1 per 100g, inside a family spread of 0 to 25.4 per 100g. On calories, this version lands mid-range: 143 per 100g, inside a family spread of 126 to 251 per 100g.
Verdicts split across the family: the gentlest option is Rich (GL 9.5) and the heaviest is Light (GL 12.5); this one is low gl. The Ice creams family's GL range is 7.5-12.5 per 100g across 27 versions, enough spread to make the specific choice count. See the numbers side by side: Light, Low carbohydrate, 98% Fat Free Vanilla.
What to Watch For
⚠️ Low Dietary Fiber
Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Vanilla contains only 0.5g of fiber per 100g — far below the recommended threshold for diabetes-friendly carbohydrates. Without fiber to slow digestion, the starches break down rapidly in the small intestine, causing a quicker glucose release into the bloodstream. The American Diabetes Association recommends choosing high-fiber carbohydrates (≥3g per serving) to help stabilize post-meal blood sugar. Pairing Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Vanilla with high-fiber vegetables or legumes can partially offset this effect.
ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (2024). Diabetes Care, 47(Suppl 1).
Lower-GL Alternatives
🍬 Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame, prepared with water
GL 1.8/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame, prepared with water & diabetes →🍬 Frozen novelties, Sugar Free, CREAMSICLE Pops
GL 1.9/100g — Low GL
Fiber 7.5g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Frozen novelties, Sugar Free, CREAMSICLE Pops & diabetes →🍬 Frozen novelties, ice type, sugar free, orange, cherry, and grape POPSICLE pops
GL 2.2/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Frozen novelties, ice type, sugar free, orange, cherry, and grape POPSICLE pops & diabetes →🍬 Frozen novelties, ice type, pop, with low calorie sweetener
GL 2.5/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Frozen novelties, ice type, pop, with low calorie sweetener & diabetes →Explore More in Sweets
Glycemic Load by Serving Size
| Portion | Weight | Carbs | Glycemic Load | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ Serving | 34g | 7.5g | 3.1 | Friendly |
| Standard Serving | 69g | 15.1g | 6.3 | Friendly |
| Restaurant Portion | 138g | 30.2g | 12.7 | Moderate |
GL ≤10 = Low (Friendly) · 11–19 = Moderate · ≥20 = High (Limit).
The page-level verdict is based on GL per 100g; this table shows how portion size changes the actual GL you get.
Tips for Enjoying It
💡 Pair With Protein & Fiber
Eating alongside lean protein and non-starchy vegetables slows gastric emptying and blunts the post-meal blood sugar rise.
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
💡 Pair Carbs With Protein
Adding protein to a carbohydrate-containing meal slows digestion and helps prevent blood sugar spikes.
Quick Answers
Can Ice creams BREYERS No Sugar Added Vanilla fit into a diabetes meal plan?
Ice creams BREYERS No Sugar Added Vanilla has a GL of 9.2 — in the lower range. The carbs are released slowly, or there simply aren't many carbs to begin with. As always, check your personal glucose response.
Where does Ice creams BREYERS No Sugar Added Vanilla sit on the glycemic load scale?
Ice creams BREYERS No Sugar Added Vanilla's glycemic load: 9.2 (per 100g). Unlike GI which only measures speed, GL accounts for actual carbohydrate quantity — making it the more practical number for diabetes management.
How does Ice creams BREYERS No Sugar Added Vanilla affect blood sugar?
After eating Ice creams BREYERS No Sugar Added Vanilla, you can expect a low blood sugar response. The GL of 9.2 means a gentle rise. This can vary based on what else you eat with it.
Why is fiber important for blood sugar control?
Dietary fiber slows carbohydrate digestion and absorption, leading to a more gradual blood sugar rise. Ice creams BREYERS No Sugar Added Vanilla has only 0.5g of fiber per 100g, which is one reason its glycemic load (9.2) is low. The ADA recommends choosing carbs with at least 3g of fiber per serving. Adding high-fiber foods like vegetables or legumes to your meal can help compensate.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 42.8 for Ice creams BREYERS No Sugar Added Vanilla is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Sweets category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
Methodology & Sources
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 42.8 — subcategory_avg:Sweets. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 69.0g) = 9.2 × 69.0 ÷ 100 = 6.3
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 170264. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Vanilla — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/ice-creams-breyers-no-sugar-added-vanilla/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.