Ice Cream Cone

An Ice Cream Cone (Sweet Variant) is a delightful dessert featuring a scoop or more of ice cream nestled in a crispy, edible wafer or waffle cone. The cone is typically made from flour, sugar, butter, and eggs, and it originates from the United States in the early 20th century, quickly becoming a global icon of summer treats.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, providing a quick energy boost along with calcium and some protein from the dairy in the ice cream. A standard serving with one scoop of vanilla ice cream in a cone roughly contains around 250-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	270 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	100 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Vitamin A	60 µg
Vitamin D	0.5 µg
Vitamin B12	0.3 µg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.15 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Magnesium	15 mg

Per 1 cone (approx. 130 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The cone's invention is a happy accident, often credited to a 1904 World's Fair vendor who rolled a waffle to hold ice cream when cups ran out, and it's nutritionally interesting as a self-contained, zero-waste edible vessel that adds texture and fun to the eating experience.