Frozen Dessert Cone

A Frozen Dessert Cone is a classic frozen treat featuring a scoop of ice cream or similar frozen confection served in a crispy, edible wafer cone. The cone is typically made from flour, sugar, and butter or oil, while the dessert itself is usually based on milk, cream, sugar, and flavorings like vanilla, chocolate, or fruit. It is a globally popular dessert with roots in early 20th-century American ice cream parlors.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is generally high in carbohydrates from sugar and fat from cream, with a moderate amount of protein from dairy. A standard single-scoop serving provides roughly 200-300 calories, along with calcium and some vitamins from the dairy base.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	160 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	24 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	50 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Vitamin A	50 IU
Vitamin D	15 IU
Phosphorus	60 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Zinc	0.3 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.05 mg

Per 1 cone (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The edible cone was a key innovation that made ice cream a portable, convenient street food, transforming it from a dish requiring a bowl and spoon into an iconic handheld treat enjoyed worldwide.