McDonald’s Vanilla Cone Calories and Nutrition
This is a tasty treat to enjoy after your lunch at McDonald’s or on the way home with your kids. When I was a kid our entire softball team would head to the local McDonald’s for a cone after our games. It’s a special memory. Of course, kids don’t think about the nutritional value of ice cream. But, you might. Which is why I created this post.
One cone has 200 calories, 5 grams fat, 33 grams carbs, and 5 grams protein.
Read this report for a detailed overview of the calories, nutrition, ingredients, and allergens in McDonald’s popular vanilla cone. Be sure to read the section on sugars below.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Calories in Vanilla Cone
There are 200 Calories in a vanilla cone. Most of the calories (67% of the total) are derived from carbohydrates. One serving includes 33 grams of carbs. Fat delivers 23% of the total calories, and the remaining 10% is from protein.
- Fat: 50 calories
- Carbs: 130 calories
- Protein: 20 calories
- Total: 200 calories
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label sourced from the restaurant. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
Total Fat
Please take note of the total fat in this one sweet treat. There are 5 grams of total fat, including 3 grams of saturated fat.
The amount of saturated fat in one vanilla cone is 15% of the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Sugars
As noted above and in the nutrition facts label, there are 33 grams of carbohydrates in one serving of the vanilla cone. Of that amount, 23 grams are sugars, including both natural sugars (such as those found in milk) and added sugars.
Added Sugars
There are 17 grams of added sugars. That’s more than 30% of the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published by the Department of Health and Human Services, suggest limiting the calories from added sugars to less than 10% of total calories. For example, if my daily calorie count is 2,000, then I should consume fewer than 50 grams (200 calories) of added sugars.
Nutrition Facts
Total Sugars include 17g Added Sugars.
Vanilla Cone Ingredients and Allergens
McDonald’s Vanilla Cone Ingredients
Here are the ingredients listed for the ice cream and the cone.
Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream
Milk, Sugar, Cream, Corn Syrup, Natural Flavor, Mono And Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate.
Ice Cream Cone
Enriched Wheat Flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Tapioca Starch, Sugar, Canola Oil, Leavening (baking soda, ammonium bicarbonate), Salt, Annatto Extract (color), Natural Flavor, and Corn Syrup.
What is Thiamine Mononitrate?
During the production of certain foods such as breads and other baked goods, certain minerals and natural vitamins are stripped away to improve texture or shelf life. For example, the bran and the germ are extracted from the wheat. In an effort to improve the nutritional value, food producers add back vitamins and minerals.
Thiamine Mononitrate is one of the supplements typically added back to processed flour. It’s a nitrate salt form of water-soluble vitamin B1.
Enriched flour will also typically contain Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), and Folic Acid (B9).
Natural food sources containing thiamine include whole grains, fish, and meat.
Allergens
The vanilla cone is made with ingredients that include milk and wheat.
Fast Food Ice Cream: Nutrition Facts
Here is a table that summarizes the calories and macronutrients in ice cream treats from popular fast food restaurants. You can use the small arrows in the top row to sort by restaurant, calories, fat, carbs, protein, or total sugars.
| 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 | 25g |
| Wendy's | Triple Berry Frosty (Sm) | 320 | 8g | 53g | 9g | 46g |
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s.
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.
