Boone’s analysis puts McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) at 16% of an adult’s daily calories, 12% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 9 teaspoons of free sugar.
How many calories are in a McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)? It contains 319 kcal, 9.5g of fat (6.5g saturated), 43g of sugar and 0.35g of salt. Of the 43g of sugar, around 36g counts as free sugar — the rest is naturally present and does not count towards daily limits.
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Nutrition information
Nutrition information: McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)
| Energy | 319 kcal |
| Fat | 9.5g |
| of which saturates | 6.5g |
| Carbohydrate | 52g |
| of which sugars | 43g |
| Fibre | 1.8g |
| Salt | 0.35g |
| Protein | 5.5g |
Nutrition figures are McDonald’s UK published data, per item as sold and before any optional sauces or extras. Boone converts them to the portion and age comparisons on this page.
A McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) contains 319 kcal, which is 16% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 9.5g of total fat, of which 6.5g is saturated, 43g of sugar, 0.35g of salt, 5.5g of protein and 1.8g of fibre.
The saturated fat content of 6.5g represents 32% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
The 43g of sugar shown above is the total McDonald’s publishes. Around 36g of that counts as free sugar; the rest is naturally present and does not count towards daily limits.
Every portion compared
McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry comes in 2 portions. Boone puts the range at 160 kcal for the mini up to 319 kcal for the regular, a difference of 159 kcal from the same food.
Nutrition by portion: McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry
| Portion | Energy | Fat | Saturates | Carbs | Sugar | Fibre | Protein | Salt |
|---|
| Mini | 160 kcal | 4.7g | 3.3g | 26g | 22g | 0.9g | 2.7g | 0.18g |
| Regular | 319 kcal | 9.5g | 6.5g | 52g | 43g | 1.8g | 5.5g | 0.35g |
Figures are McDonald’s UK published data per portion. Any as-served row is Boone’s calculation, adding the dip McDonald’s says the item is served with but excludes from its published figures.
McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components, combined at the point of sale. The strawberry sauce alone carries 6 different classes of additive. Across the whole item the ingredient list names acidity regulators, dextrose, emulsifiers, flavourings, glucose or glucose-fructose syrup, modified starches, preservatives and stabilisers. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, freezing and transport.
McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) exceeds a young child’s whole daily sugar allowance
A McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) contains 36g of free sugar, which is 189% of the entire daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6, and 120% of an adult’s.
Adult daily reference intakes (Reference Intake, RI)
Calories2,000 kcal
Total fat70g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate260g
Sugars90g
Fibre30g
Salt6g
Protein50g
Sugar in McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)
McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) contains 36g of free sugar per standard serving (9.0 teaspoons). The total sugar figure McDonald’s publishes is 43g; the difference is naturally present in milk or whole fruit and does not count towards the limits below. High sugar
The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit. The table below shows how this compares across all age groups.
Free sugar by portion: McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
30g | Age 7 to 10
24g | Age 4 to 6
19g |
|---|
| Per portion | 36g
120% | 36g
120% | 36g
120% | 36g
150% | 36g
189% |
| Teaspoons | 9.0 tsp |
Boone calculates these percentages from McDonald's UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Salt in McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)
McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) contains 0.35g of salt per standard serving. Low salt
Children have lower salt limits: 3g per day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10. The table below shows how this serving compares to daily limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)
| Portion | Adult (female)
6g | Adult (male)
6g | Age 11 to 17
6g | Age 7 to 10
5g | Age 4 to 6
3g |
|---|
| Per portion | 0.35g
6% | 0.35g
6% | 0.35g
6% | 0.35g
7% | 0.35g
12% |
Boone calculates these percentages from McDonald's UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Calories in McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)
McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) contains 319 kcal per standard serving. Low calorie share
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex. The table below shows how this serving compares to typical daily reference intakes.
Calories by portion: McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)
| Portion | Adult (female)
2000 kcal | Adult (male)
2500 kcal | Age 11 to 17
1936 kcal | Age 7 to 10
1553 kcal | Age 4 to 6
1291 kcal |
|---|
| Per portion | 319 kcal
16% | 319 kcal
13% | 319 kcal
16% | 319 kcal
21% | 319 kcal
25% |
Boone calculates these percentages from McDonald's UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)
McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) contains 6.5g of saturated fat per standard serving. Moderate saturated fat
The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower again for children. The table below shows how this serving compares.
Saturated fat by portion: McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)
| Portion | Adult (female)
20g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
20g | Age 7 to 10
18g | Age 4 to 6
16g |
|---|
| Per portion | 6.5g
32% | 6.5g
22% | 6.5g
32% | 6.5g
36% | 6.5g
41% |
Boone calculates these percentages from McDonald's UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Fibre in McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)
McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) contains 1.8g of fibre per standard serving. Some fibre
Fibre is the one figure here that is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under. UK guidance is 30g a day for adults, 25g for ages 11 to 17, 20g for ages 7 to 10 and 15g for ages 4 to 6. Most people in the UK fall well short. The table below shows how much of a day’s fibre this serving provides.
Fibre by portion: McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
25g | Age 7 to 10
20g | Age 4 to 6
15g |
|---|
| Per portion | 1.8g
6% | 1.8g
6% | 1.8g
7% | 1.8g
9% | 1.8g
12% |
Boone calculates these percentages from McDonald's UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)
McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components, combined and cooked at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains acidity regulators, dextrose, emulsifiers, flavourings, glucose or glucose-fructose syrup, modified starches, preservatives and stabilisers. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Acidity regulators
Hold the ph steady so flavour and shelf life stay consistent. Found in the strawberry sauce.
Dextrose
A simple sugar used for browning, bulk and mild sweetness. Found in the strawberry sauce.
Emulsifiers
Help oil-based and water-based ingredients blend and stay blended. Found in the soft dairy ice cream, white chocolate Cornetto wafer pieces.
Flavourings
Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the soft dairy ice cream, strawberry sauce.
Glucose or glucose-fructose syrup
Sweeten and control texture more cheaply than sugar alone. Found in the soft dairy ice cream.
Modified starches
Thicken and hold water in a way unmodified flour cannot. Found in the strawberry sauce.
Preservatives
Slow the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in centrally prepared components. Found in the strawberry sauce.
Stabilisers
Stop mixtures separating and hold texture during storage and transport. Found in the soft dairy ice cream, strawberry sauce.
Boone classifies McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the additives named above. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Read from the published ingredient list, 17-18 August 2026.
A McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) contains at least 27 distinct ingredients: 13 raw and 14 manufactured.
Ingredient count by order: McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) on its own | 13 | 14 | 27 | 52% |
The 14 manufactured ingredients
biscuit wafer, caramel, carrageenan, coconut fat, dextrose, glucose syrup, guar gum, modified corn starch, pectins, potato starch, soya lecithins, strawberry puree, sucrose, white chocolate.
The 13 raw ingredients
black carrot concentrate, carrot concentrate, cocoa butter, concentrated lemon juice, cream, milk, salt, skimmed milk, sugar, water, wheat flour, whey powder, whole milk powder.
What those ingredients are, by type
Sugars and syrups4
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs4
Fruit and vegetables4
Oils and fats3
Stabilisers and thickeners2
Starches2
Grains and flours2
Salt and minerals1
Boone counts every distinct named ingredient on McDonald’s published component lists, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates, so salt appearing in four components counts once. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept, so “stabiliser (guar gum)” counts guar gum once. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples such as flour, sugar, salt and oil. Manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Where McDonald’s lists more than one approved supplier recipe only the primary one is counted, so every figure here is a minimum. The build uses a Sweet and Sour dip.
Ingredients
McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components.
Ingredients by component: McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)
Soft dairy ice cream
skimmed MILK, sugar, cream (MILK), whey powder (MILK), glucose syrup, stabilisers (guar gum, carrageenan), emulsifier, flavouring.
Strawberry sauce
dextrose, strawberry puree (28%), sucrose, water, modified corn starch, concentrated lemon juice, acidity regulators, stabiliser (pectins), black carrot concentrate, carrot concentrate, natural flavourings, preservative. May contain milk.
White chocolate Cornetto wafer pieces
biscuit wafer (WHEAT flour, sugar, coconut fat, potato starch, emulsifier (SOYA lecithins), caramel, salt), white chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, whole MILK powder, whey powder).
McDonald’s lists more than one approved supplier formulation for the soft dairy ice cream; the version shown is the primary one and the allergen information covers all variants. Ingredients taken from the McDonald’s UK product pages, retrieved 17-18 August 2026. Recipes change - always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.
Allergens at a glance
McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular) contains wheat, soya and milk.
Allergen information: McDonald's Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry (Regular)
| Allergen | Status |
|---|
| Wheat | Contains |
| Rye | Not present |
| Barley | Not present |
| Oats | Not present |
| Sesame | Not present |
| Soya | Contains |
| Milk | Contains |
| Eggs | Not present |
| Fish | Not present |
| Crustaceans | Not present |
| Celery | Not present |
| Mustard | Not present |
| Molluscs | Not present |
| Lupin | Not present |
Contains = declared as an ingredient. May contain traces = McDonald's states the allergen cannot be excluded. McDonald's prepares food in kitchens where all 14 major allergens are present and equipment is shared, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free, even when ingredients are removed on request. Buns, rolls and tortilla wraps are toasted in the same toaster as sesame-topped buns. Retrieved 17-18 August 2026.
