Okay, so I’ve been on this whole healthy eating kick lately, but you know, a guy’s gotta have his treats, right? And nothing beats a good old Costco ice cream cone on a hot day. But, being the sort-of responsible adult that I am, I figured I should probably know what I’m getting myself into, calorie-wise. So I started this little investigation into the Costco food court ice cream situation.
First thing I did was hit up the Costco food court. I mean, who can resist that giant menu board, right? Anyway, I got myself a classic vanilla cone and found a spot to sit down and, you know, “research.” While I was enjoying my ice cream, I pulled out my phone and started searching stuff up.
Digging for Information
The first few search results were kind of a mixed bag. Some sites were saying a serving was around 250 calories, others were saying it was up to 350 calories. There was one that even said it might be as high as 550 calories. That’s a pretty big range, so I was a little confused. I saw some other results talking about the nutritional breakdown, like fat and carbs, but to be honest, my eyes kind of glazed over those parts. All I really cared about was the calorie count.
Size Matters
Then I had a bit of an “aha!” moment. I realized that the size of the ice cream probably made a big difference. Like, a small cone is obviously gonna have fewer calories than a large one. Duh, right? I found a few articles that talked about different sizes, like a “kids” size versus a “standard” size. Apparently, a kids’ size is around 200 calories, and a standard is around 300 to 400. That made a lot more sense.
My Conclusion
So, after all this hardcore investigation (and finishing my ice cream, of course), here’s what I figured out: the calorie count of a Costco food court ice cream really depends on the size and the specific flavor you get. But a safe estimate for a regular-sized vanilla cone seems to be around 300-400 calories. And one source said a soft serve cone could be 510 calories. Oh, and the vanilla ice cream has a lot of dairy products and sugar, so that means a lot of fat and calories.
Here’s what I learned, all summarized for ya:
- A “kids” or “mini” size is roughly 200 calories.
- A “small” or “standard” size is about 300-400 calories.
- A Costco soft serve cone could be around 510 calories.
- The calorie count can change based on the flavor and type of ice cream.
Will this stop me from getting my Costco ice cream fix? Probably not. But at least now I can make a slightly more informed decision and maybe, just maybe, go for a walk afterward to balance things out. Maybe.
