Flavored Snow Cones
Flavored snow cones are a refreshing frozen dessert made from finely shaved or crushed ice topped with colorful, sweet syrups. Originating from various cultures, they are a popular treat in many parts of the world, including the United States, the Caribbean, and Asia, often enjoyed at fairs, festivals, and street vendors. The base is pure ice, while the syrups are typically fruit-flavored, sugar-based, and sometimes enhanced with natural or artificial flavors and colors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Flavored snow cones are very high in carbohydrates, almost entirely from simple sugars in the syrup, with negligible fat and protein. They provide quick energy but minimal essential nutrients, with a typical serving containing around 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.05 mg |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, snow cones are a symbol of summer and celebration, with regional variations like the Hawaiian 'shave ice' or the Mexican 'raspado.' Nutritionally, they are essentially a source of quick energy from sugar, with the ice providing hydration, though they lack significant vitamins or minerals.
