| Item | Price Range | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Cone | $1.49 – $1.99 | 200 | Per 94g serving |
| App Deals | $1.00 | 200 | Discounted via app |
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The Vanilla Cone is McDonald’s classic vanilla soft serve served in a crisp, light wafer cone. Made with real dairy and natural vanilla, it has a smooth, creamy texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
| Component | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Vanilla Soft Serve | Milk, Sugar, Cream, Corn Syrup, Natural Flavor, Mono and Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate |
| Wafer Cone | Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Tapioca Starch, Sugar, Contains 2% or Less of: Annatto Color, Canola Oil, Leavening (Baking Soda), Salt, Soy Lecithin |
Nutrition
Values are based on a standard single-serving cone.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
| Total Fat | 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs | 33g | 12% |
| Total Sugars | 23g | — |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
Allergens
- Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy.
- Dietary Note: This item is not Gluten-Free due to the wafer cone. It is also not Vegan as it contains dairy and cream.
FAQs
Is McDonald’s soft serve actually “ice cream”?
No. In the US, it’s labeled “soft serve” because it has about 5% milkfat, less than the 10% required by the FDA to be called ice cream.
Does the vanilla soft serve contain any artificial colors?
No. McDonald’s removed artificial flavors and colors in 2017. The soft serve’s slight yellow tint comes from natural ingredients like annatto.
Can I order the soft serve in a cup instead of a cone?
Yes. You can ask for a “Vanilla Dish” or soft serve in a cup—handy for driving or avoiding the cone’s gluten.
Is there any caffeine in the vanilla cone?
No, the vanilla soft serve and wafer cone contain zero caffeine.
Why is the ice cream machine often “broken”?
The machines run a daily automated heat-cleaning cycle that can take up to four hours. If the cycle fails or the machine is heavily used, it locks for food safety until serviced.