Perhaps nothing evokes images of summer as easily as a waffle cone dripping with ice cream, but although this hot-weather treat is relatively harmless when it comes to fat and calories, it doesn't have much to offer in terms of nutrition.
Calorie Breakdown
A large waffle cone weighing approximately 29 g contains 121 calories, 22.91 g of carbohydrate, 2.35 g of protein, 2 g of fat, 0.9 g of fiber, 0.35 g of saturated fat and 74 mg of sodium, notes the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A waffle cone's caloric composition is roughly 77 percent carbohydrate, 15 percent fat and 8 percent protein.
Vitamins and Minerals
A large waffle cone provides 12.5 percent of the folate, 8 percent of the niacin, 7.9 percent of the riboflavin, 6 percent of the thiamine, 5.8 percent of the iron and 4 percent of the phosphorus that the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine recommends adults consume daily. There are also trace amounts of other vitamins and minerals.
Serving Suggestions
What you put in your waffle cone is likely to be far more caloric and fattening than the cone itself. Opt for low-fat frozen yogurt or sorbet to limit fat and calories. Top your choice with fresh fruit rather than chocolate, nuts or candy.
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