Chick-fil-A Icedream Cone
Chick-fil-A’s Icedream cone has 180 calories, 4 grams fat, 32 grams carbohydrates, and 4 grams protein.
Read this fast food nutrition guide for a detailed review of the calories, nutrition facts, and list of ingredients in the vanilla flavored frozen dessert treat offered at Chick-fil-A.
Icedream Cone Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one vanilla cone with a serving weight of 135 grams.
Daily Value
Daily value indicates how much of a specific nutrient is in the ice cream cone relative to the recommended daily limit. Use the %DV to compare foods and select the best option for your dietary goals.
Review the chart below, which shows that Chick-fil-A’s sweet treat is high in total sugars.
Serving size: 1 Cone
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
|---|---|---|
|
Saturated Fat |
13% |
MED |
|
Sodium |
4% |
LOW |
|
Total Sugars |
25g |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 180 calories in a Chick-fil-A Icedream Cone.
Most of the calories are derived from carbohydrates, which includes sugars. Here is a summary of the amount of calories by macronutrient.
The 32 grams of carbohydrates in one serving contribute approximately 72% of the total calories. Dietary fats make up another 20% and the remaining 8% is from protein.
Icedream Cone
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by nutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Chick-fil-A.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 180 CALORIES
Total Sugars
One serving contains 25 grams of total sugars. That’s a fairly high amount of sugars for a single menu item.
Sugars are naturally present in certain whole foods such as milk and fruit. By contrast, added sugars refer to ingredients such as table sugar, corn syrup, and molasses, among other sweeteners that are added to processed foods.
Added Sugars
The general recommendation is to limit added sugars to no more than 10% of daily calories. Unfortunately, Chick-fil-A does not provide a break out of Added Sugars from the Natural Sugars.
However, you can learn a lot from the list of ingredients below. Sugar is listed as one of the top three ingredients in Chick-fil-A’s Icedream vanilla dessert.
For a point of comparison, a serving of Haagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream also contains 25 grams of total sugars. Of the total sugars, 18 grams are added sugars. That equates to a 36% daily value, which is considered high.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Cone (135g)
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
180 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
|
Total Fat |
4g |
5% |
|
Saturated Fat |
2.5g |
13% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
15mg |
5% |
|
Sodium |
90mg |
4% |
|
Carbohydrates |
32g |
12% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
0g |
0% |
|
Total Sugars |
25g | |
|
Protein |
4g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Icedream Cone Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients in Chick-fil-A’s vanilla Icedream dessert and the cone.
Ingredients
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Ice Cream |
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Whole Milk, Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Milkfat, Nonfat Dry Milk, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Mono and Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Corn Starch, Cellulose Gum, Beta Carotene (for color) |
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Cone |
|
Enriched Flour, Cornstarch, Soybean Oil, Baking Soda, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Annatto Extract (for color), Vanilla Extract |
What is Carrageenan?
Historically, the Irish extracted carrageenan (used in Chick-fil-A’s Icedream vanilla dessert) from Irish moss as a remedy for respiratory diseases. It’s now commonly derived from multiple varieties of red algae (marine seaweeds) and used in various industries.
Food processors use the jellying properties of carrageenan as a thickening or stabilizing agent.
The additive is commonly found in cheese and dairy products such as cottage cheese, chocolate milk, ice cream, almond milk, and creamers.
Other fast food menu items and packaged foods that contain carrageenan include:
Allergens
The Icedream cone at Chick-fil-A is made with ingredients that include milk, soy, and wheat.
If you have a food allergy, review the Chick-fil-A allergen menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is the best option for your diet.
Fast Food Ice Cream Nutrition Comparison
Here is a summary of popular ice cream treats offered at fast food restaurants. With a layer of chocolate, the Dairy Queen dipped cone has more fat and carbohydrates than the other vanilla cones. As such, total calories are higher.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sugars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald’s | Vanilla Cone | 200 | 5g | 33g | 5g | 23g |
| McDonald’s | Hot Fudge Sundae | 330 | 10g | 51g | 8g | 44g |
| Dairy Queen | Chocolate Dipped Cone (Sm) | 320 | 15g | 40g | 6g | 20g |
| Chick-fil-A | Icedream Cone | 180 | 4g | 32g | 4g | 25g |
| Chick-fil-A | Icedream Cup | 140 | 3.5g | 24g | 4g | 24g |
| Wendy's | Triple Berry Frosty (Sm) | 320 | 8g | 53g | 9g | 46g |
Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Chick-fil-A.