McDonald's

Twist Cone

Great sodium & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

160

Calories

Protein

27g

Carbs

80mg

Sodium

Allergens

Milk

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Having 3 of these?

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How many are you thinking?

3 × 160 cal = 480 cal

Here's what 3 of these means for your daily nutrition

10%

Sodium240mg

45%

Sat Fat9g

108%

Sugar54g

More sugar than you might expect. Worth knowing!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

4g5%

Saturated Fat

3g15%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

15mg5%

Sodium

80mg3%

Total Carbohydrates

27g10%

Dietary Fiber

0g0%

Total Sugars

18g

Protein

4g8%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Nom Score Breakdown

NomScore

Nutrients to watch

Sodium

50.0 mg/100cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

1.9 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Sugar

11.3 g/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

160 cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

0.0 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

2.5 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 6

Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Nutrition verified June 2026 against McDonald's's official published data.

Ingredients

Milk, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Whey, Corn Syrup, Cocoa (processed With Alkali), Contains 1% Or Less: Propylene Glycol Monoesters, Mono And Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate. Contains: Milk., Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream Ingredients: Milk, Sugar, Cream, Corn Syrup, Natural Flavor, Mono And Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate. Contains: Milk., Cake Cone Ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour (wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Tapioca Starch, Sugar, Contains 2% Or Less: Canola Oil, Leavening (baking Soda, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt, Annatto Extract (color), Natural Flavor, Corn Syrup.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Twist Cone healthy?

The McDonald's Twist Cone earns a Nom Score of C (56/100). Great sodium & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Twist Cone?

The McDonald's Twist Cone has 160 calories, with 4g protein, 27g carbs, 18g sugar, and 80mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Twist Cone?

The McDonald's Twist Cone is made from 1 component: Ingredients. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's Twist Cone gluten-free?

Based on the allergen information, the McDonald's Twist Cone does not list wheat or gluten. It may be prepared in a shared kitchen, so confirm with McDonald's if you have celiac disease.

Does the McDonald's Twist Cone contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's Twist Cone lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, propylene glycol.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Twist Cone?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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