Ice cream cones, cake or wafer-type
FDC 175000oz (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 39 · -1 vs Baked goods medianCake and wafer style ice cream cones score 39 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, landing in the Low band and ranking 33rd of 60 in Baked goods. Built almost entirely from flour, they still carry 20% DV of iron, 16% DV of protein, and 11% DV of dietary fiber per 100 g, numbers most crunchy shells don't manage.
The cone itself is a vessel, holding a scoop or two of ice cream at the counter or in the freezer aisle. A 1 oz cone supplies roughly 79 g of carbohydrate, 6 g of sugar, and 256 mg of sodium, so what you fill it with matters more than the shell. Bread, Italian scores higher among baked goods if it's overall nutrient density you're after.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 417 kcal | 21% |
| Total fat | 6.9 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% |
| Carbohydrate | 79 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Sugars | 6 g | |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Potassium | 112 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78 mg | 5% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 117 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.34 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 22 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.84 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
| Potassium | 31 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 7.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22 mg | 1% |
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FDC 175000Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the baked goods median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
Bread, ItalianDensity 40 vs 39Bread, oatmealDensity 40 vs 39Wonton wrappers (includes egg roll wrappers)Density 40 vs 39Original analysis by NutriVerdict
In the kitchen and how to use it
Cake or wafer-style ice cream cones are made from a thin, crisp batter of flour, sugar and a little oil or egg, pressed or rolled while hot so it sets into a light, airy shell. Cake cones have a flat bottom and a sturdier, biscuit-like bite, while wafer cones are thinner and shatter more easily. Either way they are built to be filled straight away with scooped ice cream, soft serve, sorbet or frozen yogurt, since they soften quickly once they pick up moisture. Beyond the classic ice cream parlor role, crushed cones show up as a crunchy topping over puddings or milkshakes, and broken pieces work as a stand-in for cookie crumbs in a no-bake crust.
Buy cones in resealable boxes and keep them somewhere dry and airtight; humidity is what turns a crisp cone soft and chewy within a day or two, so they do not belong in the fridge. At 417 calories per 100 grams they read as a dense, carb-forward baked good, with 79 grams of carbohydrate and 6 grams of sugar per 100 grams, more like a cracker than a dessert on its own. They carry a notable 20% DV of iron and 16% DV of protein per 100 grams, which is more than most people expect from a cone, though a single cone weighs only a few grams so the actual contribution to a meal is small; think of it mainly as the crunchy vessel for whatever you are scooping into it.
Frequently asked questions about ice cream cones
How many calories are in ice cream cones?
Cake or wafer-type ice cream cones have 417 calories per 100 grams, though a single cone weighs only a small fraction of that.
How should ice cream cones be stored?
Keep them in their original box or an airtight container at room temperature, away from moisture, since humidity quickly turns a crisp cone soft.
Do ice cream cones contain much iron?
Per 100 grams they provide about 20% DV of iron, though because a single cone is so light in weight the actual amount eaten is modest.