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Nestle Drumstick Variety Pack Dessert Cones
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Nestle Drumstick Variety Pack Dessert Cones

Drumstick
36.80 foz
Available at Foodtown
290
Calories
4g
Protein
21g
Sugars
85mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
115
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nestle Drumstick Variety Pack Dessert Cones are a familiar freezer-aisle sight: a colorful cardboard box of individually wrapped, hand-held cones stacked near ice cream tubs, novelty bars, and family-size frozen treats. The pack mixes classic chocolate and vanilla cones with a vanilla-caramel option, marketed as a convenient, shareable dessert for families and nostalgic adults. Shiny, busy packaging and the long-running Drumstick name cue childhood memories and summertime backyard barbecues, while the “no artificial flavors or colors*” callout and images of peanuts and waffle cones create a mild naturalness halo despite the industrial presentation. You’d grab this on a supermarket run for summer cookouts, a movie-night, or last-minute dessert after dinner — it’s also a common choice for road trips and kids’ parties because individual wrappers make portioning and transport easy. Sensory cues are straightforward: a crisp waffle cone filled with creamy, ice cream-like center, a soft caramel or fudge core in some varieties, a brittle chocolatey dip studded with roasted peanuts, and a satisfying crunch-to-creamy contrast as you bite through. Packaging is rigid cardboard outer box with foil or plastic-wrapped cones inside for single-serve convenience. In plain terms, these are a highly processed frozen novelty: multiple refined and stabilized ingredients (emulsifiers, gums, vegetable oils, corn syrup, bleached flour) and industrial coatings give consistent texture and long shelf life. Rituals around the product skew casual and social — passed around at family gatherings, eaten quickly before melting, and enjoyed as an indulgent, comforting treat rather than a health-focused choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Sodium85mg4%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars21g
Added Sugars17g34%
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

VANILLA, DRUMSTICK, INGREDIENTS:, SKIM, MILK,, SUGAR,, PEANUTS,, COCONUT, OIL,, WHEY,, CORN, SYRUP,, BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR,, PALM, OIL,, COCOA,, PALM, OLEIN,, SOY, LECITHIN,, SOYBEAN, OIL,, CREAM,, GUAR, GUM,, MONOGLYCERIDES,, MILK,, SALT,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, CAROB, BEAN, GUM,, ANNATTO, COLOR. VANILLA, CARAMEL, DRUMSTICK, INGREDIENTS:, SKIM, MILK,, SUGAR,, CORN, SYRUP,, PEANUTS,, COCONUT, OIL,, BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR,, WHEY,, PALM, OIL,, COCOA,, MILK,, PALM, OLEIN,, SOY, LECITHIN,, SOYBEAN, OIL,, CREAM,, GUAR, GUM,, MONOGLYCERIDES,, SALT,, PECTIN,, CAROB, BEAN, GUM,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, BAKING, SODA,, ANNATTO, COLOR. CHOCOLATE, DRUMSTICK, INGREDIENTS:, SKIM, MILK,, SUGAR,, PEANUTS,, COCONUT, OIL,, CORN, SYRUP,, BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR,, WHEY,, PALM, OIL,, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, COCOA,, PALM, OLEIN,, SOY, LECITHIN,, SOYBEAN, OIL,, CREAM,, MONOGLYCERIDES,, GUAR, GUM,, MILK,, SALT,, CAROB, BEAN, GUM,, NATURAL, FLAVOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • SOYBEAN OIL - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • PALM OIL - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • PALM OLEIN - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • COCONUT OIL - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • SOY LECITHIN - Processed emulsifier
  • MONOGLYCERIDES - Processed emulsifier
  • ANNATTO COLOR - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple refined ingredients, industrial additives (emulsifiers, gums, stabilizers), sweeteners, and processed oils typical of ultra-processed foods, produced as a packaged, ready-to-eat frozen novelty.

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Common Questions about Nestle Drumstick Variety Pack Dessert Cones

When it comes to the Drumstick Variety Pack, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective. It’s delicious and certainly a fun treat, but it’s not exactly a health food. With 290 calories and 21 grams of sugar per cone, it’s best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you’re keeping an eye on your sugar intake.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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