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Drumstick Vanilla Fudge Sundae Cones, 4 Count
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Drumstick Vanilla Fudge Sundae Cones, 4 Count

Drumstick
4 ct
Available at Foodtown
300
Calories
5g
Protein
24g
Sugars
90mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Drumstick Vanilla Fudge Sundae Cones arrive in the frozen novelty aisle — the brightly branded 4-count box of individually wrapped waffle cones sits near ice cream sandwiches, pint tubs and popsicles in the supermarket freezer case. These cones are positioned as an anytime-family treat for quick desserts, backyard barbecues, kids' birthday loot or a nostalgic scoop-of-comfort after dinner. Brand positioning leans on heritage and indulgence: Drumstick and Nestlé evoke a classic American convenience-dessert identity marketed to families and parents seeking a crowd-pleasing, familiar treat for children and adults alike. Labeling leans into kid-friendly cues and comfort-food language; the front-of-package calls out “no artificial flavors or colors*” (with a footnote about added colors coming from natural sources) but there is no organic certification and nutrition highlights are modest — 300 calories and 24 g sugars per cone. Processing context: this is an industrially formulated frozen novelty made with multiple added sugars, refined oils and emulsifiers. Sensory details sell the experience: a crispy sugar waffle cone gives way to creamy vanilla ice cream, a gooey fudge core and a hard chocolatey coating studded with roasted peanuts and a chocolatey nugget for crunch; textures range from crunchy cone to smooth ice cream to chewy fudge. Packaging is single-serve wrappers inside a retail carton for grab-and-go convenience; the ritual is unwrapping, a quick bite in front of the TV or serving to kids straight from the freezer. Overall, Drumstick is framed as an affordable, indulgent, nostalgic convenience dessert rather than a health-focused choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars24g
Added Sugars20g40%
Protein5g
* 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

SKIM, MILK,, SUGAR,, CORN, SYRUP,, PEANUTS,, COCONUT, OIL,, BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR,, WHEY,, PALM, OLEIN,, COCOA,, CREAM,, PALM, OIL, AND/OR, SOYBEAN, OIL,, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, SOY, LECITHIN,, GUAR, GUM,, MONOGLYCERIDES,, MODIFIED, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, SALT,, CAROB, BEAN, GUM,, CHOCOLATE,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SODIUM, ALGINATE,, MILK,, ANNATTO, COLOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean 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 industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, hydrogenated/refined oils, emulsifiers, modified starch, cocoa processed with alkali, flavors) and is a ready-to-eat industrial formulation, classifying it as ultraprocessed.

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Common Questions about Drumstick Vanilla Fudge Sundae Cones, 4 Count

The Drumstick Vanilla Fudge Sundae Cone is a delightful treat, but it's not exactly a health food. With 300 calories and 24 grams of sugar per cone, it's more of an indulgent dessert than a nutritious snack. If you're enjoying it in moderation as part of a balanced diet, it's perfectly fine to treat yourself!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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