Trader Joe’s Hold the Dairy! Vegan Chocolate Mini Cones
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
- Saturated Fat
Verdict
Hold the Dairy! Vegan Chocolate Mini Cones (Trader Joe’s) are frozen, bite-sized dessert treats. Their main strength is a moderate protein content, while their main tradeoff is a high amount of added sugar. Overall, they serve as a convenient plant-based alternative to traditional ice cream cones.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair them with a bowl of fresh berries for a balanced dessert platter.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is defined by high levels of saturated fat and added sugar, which contribute to the majority of the calories. Sodium levels remain low, and there is a modest amount of protein for a sweet treat.
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 coconut milk and cocoa base, paired with a wheat-flour wafer. The formulation is heavily supported by syrups, refined sugars, and industrial gums to achieve a creamy frozen texture and a chocolatey coating.
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).
