Ice cream cone, chocolate, prepackaged
Common food
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A classic prepackaged ice cream cone features a crisp, wafer-like cone holding a scoop of smooth, creamy chocolate ice cream. The texture contrasts the crunchy shell with the cold, velvety interior, delivering a rich cocoa flavor. Nutritionally, it's an energy-dense treat, providing about 353 calories per 100g, primarily from carbohydrates and fat.
Calorie split: 6% protein · 39% carbs · 55% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the nostalgic, satisfying combination of a crunchy edible vessel and creamy, cold chocolate ice cream, making it a mess-free, handheld treat. Its prepackaged form offers instant, consistent gratification and is a staple at convenience stores and ice cream trucks.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
It is high in added sugars (24.77g per 100g) and saturated fat, which can contribute to blood sugar spikes and is a concern for those managing calorie intake or diabetes. To mitigate, enjoy a smaller portion (e.g., one cone) and pair it with a source of protein or fiber (like nuts or fruit) to slow sugar absorption. Those with lactose intolerance or milk allergies should avoid it.
Key benefits
- Quick source of energy from carbohydrates and fats
- Provides a small amount of protein (5.35g per 100g)
- Offers a convenient, portable single-serving dessert
- Contains calcium from the dairy-based ice cream
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The edible ice cream cone was popularized at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, where a waffle maker rolled his waffles into cones to help a neighboring ice cream vendor who had run out of dishes.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 37.1 g |
| Energy | 353 kcal |
| Protein | 5.3 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 21.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 34.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 64.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.14 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 34.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 114 mg |
| Potassium, K | 235 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 93.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.92 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.17 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.7 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.11 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 mg |
| Niacin | 0.84 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate, total | 24.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 16.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 8.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 35.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 23.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.36 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 32.0 ug |
| Retinol | 31.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 11.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 4.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.1 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 9.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 76.0 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.28 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.20 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.15 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.23 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.25 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.94 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 4.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 4.2 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7.3 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 7.1 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 21.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Ice creams, vanilla, rich — USDA does not publish this profile for Ice cream cone.
| Tryptophan | 0.04 g |
| Threonine | 0.14 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.18 g |
| Leucine | 0.30 g |
| Lysine | 0.25 g |
| Methionine | 0.08 g |
| Cystine | 0.03 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.14 g |
| Valine | 0.20 g |
| Arginine | 0.14 g |
| Histidine | 0.08 g |
| Alanine | 0.14 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.65 g |
| Glycine | 0.15 g |
| Proline | 0.34 g |
| Serine | 0.17 g |
FAQ
Is the cone itself nutritious?
The cone is primarily made from refined flour, sugar, and fat, offering calories with minimal fiber, vitamins, or minerals. Its main role is texture and convenience.
How does it differ from soft-serve ice cream in a cone?
Prepackaged chocolate ice cream cones are typically made with a harder ice cream formula and are pre-formed, while soft-serve is dispensed fresh, has a lighter, airier texture, and often contains more milk fat and stabilizers.
Can I find lower-sugar versions?
Yes, some brands offer 'light' or 'reduced sugar' versions, or cones made with dark chocolate or alternative sweeteners. Check the nutrition label for options with less than 15g of sugar per serving.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.53 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 1.4 g fiber · 24.8 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.40 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.