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Caramel ice cream in a cone; contains sugar and saturated fat.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Caramel cone ice cream (90 g) has 257 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 32 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 12.8 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 0.3 µg of B12 covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Caramel cone ice cream pairs a scoop of creamy ice cream, flavoured or streaked with caramel, with a crisp wafer cone. It is a familiar take-away dessert in many places rather than a dish tied to one particular region. The caramel brings a buttery, cooked-sugar sweetness, while the cone adds crunch and makes it easy to eat without a bowl or spoon.
People enjoy it as a summer treat, an afternoon snack or a simple dessert after a meal. It is a sweet, energy-dense choice, with much of its carbohydrate coming from sugar and its fat from the creamy ice cream. For a lighter treat, choose a smaller cone; coffee makes a good accompaniment without adding another sweet flavour.
Selected: 100 g
285
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
35.5g
· 13% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
14.2g
· 18% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 5% · Fat 45%
Vitamins
B12
0.38µg · 16% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
118µg · 13% DV
B5
0.45mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
108mg · 15% DV
Calcium
128mg · 13% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Iodine
9µg · 6% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 285 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.4:1).
Caramel cone ice cream is caramel-flavoured or caramel-swirled ice cream served in an edible, crisp cone. The caramel may be mixed throughout or left in ribbons, while the cone adds a crunchy contrast to the creamy filling.
A caramel cone ice cream cone softens as moisture from the melting ice cream moves into the wafer. Fill the cone just before serving and eat it promptly; storing the cone separately in a dry, airtight container helps preserve its crunch.
To make caramel cone ice cream at home, soften plain ice cream slightly, fold in cooled caramel sauce, and spoon it into waffle cones. Folding gently rather than stirring thoroughly leaves visible caramel ribbons.
Caramel cone ice cream can contain caramel sauce, caramel pieces, or caramel flavouring, depending on the recipe. A homemade version lets you choose a thick cooled sauce, which is less likely to melt the ice cream when added.
It is better not to refreeze caramel cone ice cream once it has melted substantially. Refreezing can leave the ice cream icy and uneven, and the cone will usually lose its crisp texture; discard it if it has been left warm for a long time.
Keep packaged caramel cone ice cream in the freezer and return it there promptly after serving. If assembling it at home, store the ice cream and cones separately until needed, since freezer moisture can also soften an exposed cone.
Caramel cone ice cream is served in a cone, while caramel ice cream may be served in a cup or bowl. The cone contributes a crisp, edible serving vessel; it does not necessarily mean the ice cream contains more caramel.
Chopped toasted nuts, dark chocolate, or sliced banana pair well with caramel cone ice cream. Use a light topping, since a large amount of extra sauce can make the cone messy and overpower the caramel flavour.
Caramel cone ice cream is a sweet treat rather than a nutrient-rich everyday food, since it contains added sugar and saturated fat. Enjoying it occasionally is different from having it frequently in place of more nourishing foods.
Caramel cone ice cream melts faster in warm surroundings, and the thin waffle cone offers little insulation. Keep it frozen until serving, avoid holding it in direct sun, and eat it soon after taking it out.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.