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Klondike Cone Classic Caramel Vanilla Caramel
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Klondike Cone Classic Caramel Vanilla Caramel

Klondike Cones!
30 foz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
3g
Protein
21g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
144
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Klondike Cones! Classic Caramel Vanilla Caramel is a novelty frozen-dessert product you’d find stacked in the supermarket frozen novelties bin—think freezer aisle endcaps near ice cream sandwiches, novelty bars, and popsicles. Packaged as a multi-cone family box (listed as 30 foz), the product usually contains individually wrapped cones inside a printed cardboard sleeve, making it an impulse-friendly item close to the check-stand or in kids’ freezer displays. It reads like a nostalgic, indulgent treat aimed at families and younger shoppers: bold, playful branding, a “classic” name and bright packaging that imply retro comfort rather than healthfulness. Labels lean on sweet and familiar cues (vanilla, caramel, peanuts) rather than organic or clean-label claims; there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list contains preservatives, emulsifiers, stabilizers and artificial flavors. Despite “nonfat milk” appearing up front, the product promotes fun and convenience more than nutrition, often marketed for back-to-school snacks, backyard barbecues and after-dinner desserts. Sensory-wise you can expect a crisp waffle cone shell, dense creamy vanilla ice cream, sticky swirls of caramel and crunchy peanut bits with a sweet, slightly salty finish; textural contrasts (crunch, cream, chew) are central to the appeal. Rituals include handing an individually wrapped cone to a child at the pool, grabbing one during a movie night or keeping a box in the freezer for spontaneous treats. In plain processing terms it’s a highly processed frozen novelty built from refined sugars, syrups, hydrogenated oils and multiple additives to stabilize texture and extend shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cone
Servings per Container: 8
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars21g
Added Sugars16g32%
Protein3g
* 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

Coocoo, for, Caramel:, Nonfat, Milk,, Sugar,, Coconut, Oil,, Wheat, Flour,, Glucose-Fructose, Syrup, (Wheat,, Corn),, Corn, Syrup,, Peanuts,, Water,, Whey,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Palm, Oil,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Maltodextrin,, Hydrogenated, Coconut, Oil,, Caramelized, Sugar,, Potato, Starch,, Cocoa, Powder,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Glycerin,, Caramel, Color,, Salt,, Guar, Gum,, Ammonium, Phosphatides,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Sea, Salt,, Tara, Gum,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Vanillin, (Artificial, Flavor),, Carrageenan,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Annatto, (for, Color)., Vanilla, Caramel, Classic:, Nonfat, Milk,, Sugar,, Coconut, Oil,, Wheat, Flour,, Glucose-Fructose, Syrup, (Wheat,, Corn),, Corn, Syrup,, Peanuts,, Water,, Whey,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Palm, Oil,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Maltodextrin,, Hydrogenated, Coconut, Oil,, Caramelized, Sugar,, Potato, Starch,, Cocoa, Powder,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Glycerin,, Salt,, Guar, Gum,, Caramel, Color,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Ammonium, Phosphatides,, Sea, Salt,, Tara, Gum,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Vanillin, (Artificial, Flavor),, Carrageenan,, Annatto, (for, Color),, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Ammonium Phosphatides - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto - 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 (glucose-fructose syrup, hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, artificial flavors, stabilizers) and is formulated as a ready-to-eat novelty, fitting the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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Common Questions about Klondike Cone Classic Caramel Vanilla Caramel

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! One cone packs 240 calories and 21 grams of sugar, which is on the higher side for a snack. If you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy occasionally, it fits the bill, but if you’re aiming for a low-sugar or high-protein option, you might want to look elsewhere.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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