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
Let’s start with a review of the calories. All calories and nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one vanilla cone with a serving weight of 135 grams.
Nutrition Info
180 Calories
% Daily Value
|
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.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
The summary of calories by nutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Chick-fil-A.
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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.
The reason we take a closer look at Added Sugars is because the FDA does not provide general nutritional guidance for natural sugars. For that reason, there is not a % Daily Value for Total Sugars.
Added Sugars
There is, however, a general recommendation 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.
All that said, take note of the list of ingredients below. Sugar is listed as one of the top three ingredients in Chick-fil-A’s Icedream vanilla dessert. As an additive, sugar is an “added sugar.”
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 (based on a 2,000 calorie diet), which is considered high.
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Dairy Queen Chocolate Dipped Cone (Medium)
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Cone (135g)
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
180 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
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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.
Ice Cream
Ingredients: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)
Cone
Ingredients: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.
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.
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| 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 |
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Chick-fil-A.