Dairy Queen Chocolate Dipped Cone (Large)
A Dairy Queen Chocolate Dipped Cone is made with reduced fat vanilla ice cream covered in a thin chocolatey shell.
A large cone has 640 calories, 30 grams fat, 81 grams carbohydrates, and 13 grams protein.
Read this guide for an in-depth overview of the nutritional information (including calories), ingredients, and allergens in one of Dairy Queen’s most popular treat.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size
Nutritional information is based on a single serving measured as one chocolate dipped vanilla cone.
The percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much one nutrient contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories (the FDA’s standard measure for adult nutritional guidance).
Nutritional Information in this guide is based on a Large cone, unless otherwise noted.
Calories in Chocolate Dipped Cone
One large cone contains 640 calories.
Half of the total calories are derived from carbohydrates. Total dietary fat makes up about 42% of the calories and the remaining 8% is from protein.
- Fat: 270 calories
- Carbs: 325 calories
- Protein: 50 calories
- Total: 640 calories in small cone
The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Dairy Queen. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the treat is prepared.
Dietary Fat
One large vanilla ice cream with a chocolatey shell has 30 grams of total fat, including 23 grams of saturated fat. That is considered high.
In fact, it’s significantly high. The amount of saturated fat exceeds the daily recommended limit for an entire day.
General guidance from the U.S. FDA states that “saturated fat is a nutrient to get less of.”
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Total Sugars
One large serving of this ice cream cone has 60 grams of total sugars.
Although the U.S. FDA does not provide guidance on total sugars, it is recommended that Americans limit calories from added sugars to no more than 10% of total calories.
Unlike many fast food restaurants, Dairy Queen doesn’t provide a break out for added sugars. However, as you can see from the list of ingredients below that the dessert treat is made with added sugars.
Sugar is listed in the ice cream, the chocolate flavoring, and the cake cone. Additionally, corn syrup, which is also considered an added sugar, is listed third in the vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Large Cone
CALORIES
640TOTAL FAT
30g(38%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
81g(30%DV)
PROTEIN
13g| Saturated Fat | 23g (115%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g |
| Cholesterol | 45mg (15%DV) |
| Sodium | 200mg (9%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g (4%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 60g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Summary Nutrition Facts by Size
Here are the nutrition facts for each size Chocolate Dipped Cone served at Dairy Queen.
As you can see from the comparison below, a Large cone is essentially twice that of the Small size treat. All of the nutritional facts in the large are approximately double the amount of the small.
Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in Dairy Queen’s ice cream, chocolate flavored coating, and cake cone.
Reduced Fat Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients: Milkfat and Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Whey, Mono- and Diglycerides, Artificial Flavor, Guar Gum, Polysorbate 80, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate.
Chocolate Flavored Coating
Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Sugar, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (coconut, soybean), Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Corn Starch, Soy Lecithin, Salt, and Natural Flavor.
Cake Cone
Ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Tapioca Starch, Sugar, Annatto Extract (color), Canola Oil, Leavening (ammonium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate), Natural Flavor, and Salt.
What is Guar Gum?
Also called guaran, guar gum is a natural polysaccharide (i.e., starch, glycogen) derived from the seeds of guar bean bush.
It’s made by extracting and milling the endosperm. The processed powder is high in soluble fiber and low in calories.
Guar gum is used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent. It’s commonly found in dairy products such as ice cream and yogurt, as well as sauces, gravy products, and salad dressings, among other processed foods.
Other fast food menu items and packaged foods that are made with guar gum include:
Allergens
The DQ Chocolate Dipped Cone is made with milk, soy, and wheat.
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, allergens, and ingredients source: Dairy Queen
