Trader Joe’s Hold the Dairy! Vegan Chocolate Mini Cones
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Sodium
- Protein
- Added Sugar
- Saturated Fat
Verdict
Trader Joe’s Hold the Dairy! Vegan Chocolate Mini Cones are bite-sized frozen desserts featuring a chocolatey coconut filling in a wafer shell. Their main strength is a moderate protein content for a treat, while their main tradeoff is a high amount of added sugar. Overall, they serve as a convenient plant-based alternative for those craving a classic ice cream cone experience.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Try them as a small accompaniment to a platter of fresh berries and sliced mango.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is defined by high levels of saturated fat and added sugar, which drive the calorie density. This is balanced by a relatively low sodium content and a small amount of protein.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 370 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 17g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 29g | — |
| Added Sugars | 28g | 56% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Iron | 7.4mg | 40% |
Ingredient Analysis
These cones are built from a base of coconut milk, glucose-fructose syrup, and cocoa, with a wheat-based wafer. The formulation relies on industrial gums, emulsifiers, and refined sugars to achieve a creamy frozen texture and a crisp shell.
Ingredients
Chocolate coconut frozen dessert (coconut milk [coconut, water], water, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, cocoa processed with alkali, semisweet chocolate [unsweetened chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin (emulsifier), natural flavor], contains 2% or less of: pea protein isolate, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, carob bean gum, guar gum), wafer cone (wheat flour, sugar, coconut oil, soy lecithin [emulsifier], salt, caramelized sugar syrup), chocolatey coating and topping (coconut oil, sugar, cocoa processed with alkali, cocoa, sunflower lecithin [emulsifier], natural flavor).
