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Soft serve ice cream cone

Calories & nutrition facts

fast food style

168
calorieskcal per 100 g
Protein4.3 g
Carbs27 g
Fat5 g

Nutrition facts

Per 100 g% DV
  • Calories 168 kcal —
  • Protein 4.3 g 9%
  • Carbohydrate 27 g 10%
  • Fat 5 g 6%
  • Saturated fat 3.3 g 16%
  • Fibre 0.2 g 1%
  • Sugars 20 g —

Questions about Soft serve ice cream cone

What is a 99 ice cream?

It’s a soft-serve cone with a piece of chocolate Flake pushed into the swirl. You’ll often see it sold as a classic seaside or ice-cream-van treat.

Why is soft serve softer than scoop ice cream?

It’s dispensed from a machine while air is being mixed into the frozen base, giving it a lighter texture. It’s served soft rather than hardened in a freezer for scooping.

What toppings go well with a soft-serve cone?

A Flake, chocolate dip, raspberry sauce or hundreds and thousands are familiar choices. For a sundae-style treat, add sauce and sprinkles to soft serve in a cup.

Should you eat a soft-serve cone straight away or save it for later?

Eat it straight away: the wafer soon goes soggy as the ice cream melts. Freezing it later won’t bring back the freshly dispensed texture.

Is a soft-serve cone lower in energy than a soft-serve cup?

Per 100 g, a soft ice cream cup has 154 kcal, compared with 168 kcal for a soft-serve cone. The cone includes a wafer, and the ice cream recipes can differ too.

Does a soft-serve cone contain milk or wheat?

The soft serve is usually made with milk, and the wafer cone commonly contains wheat. Ingredients and cross-contact can differ, so ask the seller if you need to avoid either allergen.

Source: ausnut F004424 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded