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Dairy Queen is not a health food stop, but you can still enjoy a treat or a meal without going overboard. Here are the lowest-calorie treats and food at DQ, based on Dairy Queen’s published U.S. nutrition information, plus easy ways to lighten your order.
Lowest-calorie treats
- DQ Sandwich: about 180 calories.
- Dilly Bar: about 200 calories.
- Small vanilla cone: about 220 calories; a kids cone is even less.
- Small strawberry sundae: about 240 calories.
- Misty Slush: about 260 calories for a medium and fat-free.
- Mini Blizzard: 330 to 480 calories, compared with 800 or more for a Medium. A Mini OREO Blizzard is about 330.
Lowest-calorie food
- Hamburger: about 320 calories and 15 g protein.
- Hot Dog: about 330 calories.
- Original Cheeseburger: about 370 calories and 17 g protein.
- Kids’ Meal: a smaller portion of strips, burger or hot dog.
Items to watch
Chicken Strip Baskets top 1,000 calories with fries, toast and gravy, and a Large Blizzard can reach 1,370 calories. The Peanut Buster Parfait is about 710 calories, more than many burgers. See every item ranked in our Dairy Queen calories chart.
Lowest-calorie items, ranked
| Item | Calories | Fat (g) | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Sodium (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Soft Drink | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Country Gravy Dipping Sauce | 70 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 | 360 |
| BBQ Dipping Sauce | 90 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 430 |
| Wild Buffalo Dipping Sauce | 90 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Zesty Queso Dipping Sauce | 130 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 710 |
| DQ Sandwich | 180 | 5 | 30 | 4 | 130 |
| Dilly Bar | 200 | 12 | 21 | 3 | 50 |
| Hidden Valley Ranch Dipping Sauce | 220 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 370 |
| Vanilla Cone | 220 | 7 | 34 | 6 | 90 |
| Pineapple Sundae | 230 | 7 | 38 | 6 | 85 |
| DQ Sparkler | 230 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 15 |
| Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce | 240 | 20 | 15 | 1 | 450 |
| Strawberry Sundae | 240 | 7 | 39 | 6 | 95 |
| Cherry Sundae | 250 | 7 | 42 | 6 | 95 |
| Misty Slush | 260 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 40 |
Nutrition is approximate, based on Dairy Queen's published U.S. information for the standard recipe. Items with several sizes show the size noted on their page.
Tips for a lighter DQ order
- Choose a Mini or Small Blizzard, or share a Medium.
- Skip the dipped coating on cones to save about 100 calories.
- Pick a single burger over a double Stackburger, and hold the mayo or sauce.
- Swap fries for a side salad where offered, or skip the gravy.
- Drink water, diet soda or unsweetened tea instead of a shake.
Healthy DQ FAQ
What is the lowest-calorie Blizzard?
A Mini Butterfinger, Snickers or OREO Blizzard, at about 330 to 350 calories, is the lightest way to enjoy a Blizzard.
What is the healthiest food at Dairy Queen?
A single Hamburger (320 calories) with a side salad is one of the lightest food orders.