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    25 Best Low Calorie Dairy Queen Orders (Under 500 Calories)

    Published: Dec 14, 2023 · Modified: Mar 5, 2024 · By: Joe Duff

    This Dairy Queen low calorie guide has everything you need. It has everything on Dairy Queen's menu under 500 calories, including all the best desserts and food options!

    A compilation of low calorie dairy queen options.

    Table of Contents

    • Dairy Queen Low Calorie Options
      • Best Low Calorie Desserts at Dairy Queen
        • 1. Kids Vanilla Cone
        • 2. DQ Ice Cream Sandwich
        • 3. Kids Chocolate Dipped Cone
        • 4. Dilly Bar
        • 5. Small Pineapple Sundae
        • 6. Small Strawberry Sundae
        • 7. Small Chocolate Sundae
        • 8. Small Caramel Sundae or Hot Fudge Sundae
        • 9. Mini Choco Dipped Strawberry Blizzard
        • 10. Mini Oreo Cookie Blizzard
        • 11. Mini Butterfinger Blizzard
        • 12. Mini Snickers Blizzard
        • 13. Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Blizzard
        • 14. Mini Heath Blizzard
        • 15. Mini M&M's Chocolate Candy Blizzard
      • Best Low Calorie Food Items at Dairy Queen
        • 1. Pancakes
        • 2. Hot Dog
        • 3. Hamburger
        • 4. Cheese Dog or Chili Dog
        • 5. Original Cheeseburger
        • 6. Biscuit Sandwich with Sausage
        • 7. Chili Cheese Dog
        • 8. Chicken Biscuit
        • 9. 3 pc. Chicken Strips
        • 10. Double Hamburger
    • More Low Calorie Restaurant Guides

    Dairy Queen Low Calorie Options

    When it comes to eating low cal at DQ, you never have to miss out on your favorite blizzards or soft serve cones! This list of the best low calorie menu items at Dairy Queen includes the best dessert options under 400 calories and all food options under 500 calories, so you can satisfy your cravings without going over your calorie limit.

    Best Low Calorie Desserts at Dairy Queen

    1. Kids Vanilla Cone

    A vanilla ice cream cone.

    Nutritional Info for a kids' serving:

    • 160 Calories
    • 4.5g Fat
    • 25g Carbs
    • 18g Sugar
    • 0g Fiber
    • 4g Protein

    A kid's size vanilla soft serve ice cream on a cone is the lowest calorie dessert on the Dairy Queen menu and a quick fix for any ice cream craving. It has just 160 calories, and you can even go up to a medium size while still staying at 320 calories or less. If your Dairy Queen offers a chocolate soft serve, you can also get the chocolate or swirl cone for the same calorie count.

    2. DQ Ice Cream Sandwich

    An ice cream sandwich with a DQ logo on it with a bite out of the top left.

    Nutritional Info for a serving:

    • 190 Calories
    • 7g Fat
    • 29g Carbs
    • 18g Sugar
    • 1g Fiber
    • 4g Protein

    With sweet and creamy vanilla soft serve sandwiched between two chocolate wafers, the DQ ice cream sandwich is peak nostalgia and is a favorite for kids and adults alike. You can get this iconic offering at under 200 calories per serving.

    3. Kids Chocolate Dipped Cone

    A chocolate dipped vanilla ice cream cone.

    Nutritional Info for a kids' serving:

    • 200 Calories
    • 9g Fat
    • 28g Carbs
    • 20g Sugar
    • 0g Fiber
    • 4g Protein

    Another famous sweet treat, the dipped cone features vanilla ice cream dipped in chocolate sauce for a hardened chocolate outer shell. Nothing beats the crispy chocolate and soft serve ice cream combination, and at just 200 calories per cone, it's definitely worth treating yourself to this nostalgic dessert.

    4. Dilly Bar

    A dairy queen dilly bar with a bite out of the top left.

    Nutritional Info for a chocolate dilly bar:

    • 220 Calories
    • 12g Fat
    • 25g Carbs
    • 21g Sugar
    • 1g Fiber
    • 3g Protein

    Similar to the dipped chocolate cone, the classic dilly bar features soft vanilla ice cream encased in a crisp outer shell, but on a stick instead of a wafer cone. You can get it with chocolate coating for 220 calories, cherry coating for 210 calories, or butterscotch coating for 200 calories. DQ also offers a non-dairy version made with coconut cream-based ice cream for 240 calories.

    5. Small Pineapple Sundae

    A pineapple vanilla ice cream sundae in a bowl.

    Nutritional Info for a small serving:

    • 230 Calories
    • 7g Fat
    • 38g Carbs
    • 33g Sugar
    • 0g Fiber
    • 6g Protein

    The lowest calorie option on their sundae lineup is the pineapple sundae, with a serving coming in at just 230 calories for a small or 330 calories for a medium. The fruity bites of syrupy pineapple plus the vanilla soft serve combined tastes like a dole whip!

    6. Small Strawberry Sundae

    A strawberry sundae in a clear bowl.

    Nutritional Info for a small serving:

    • 240 Calories
    • 7g Fat
    • 39g Carbs
    • 34g Sugar
    • 0g Fiber
    • 6g Protein

    Another fruity favorite is the strawberry sundae, which comes topped with a sweet and refreshing strawberry topping. A small size has 240 calories, and if you're craving a bigger serving, a medium size has just 340 calories.

    7. Small Chocolate Sundae

    Vanilla ice with chocolate sauce on it in a clear bowl.

    Nutritional Info for a small serving:

    • 270 Calories
    • 7g Fat
    • 48g Carbs
    • 41g Sugar
    • 1g Fiber
    • 6g Protein

    Capped with a melty chocolate drizzle, the chocolate sundae is a classic combination that never disappoints. You can satisfy your sweet tooth with a small chocolate sundae for just 270 calories.

    8. Small Caramel Sundae or Hot Fudge Sundae

    Vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce on top in a clear bowl.

    Nutritional Info for a small hot fudge sundae:

    • 300 Calories
    • 10g Fat
    • 46g Carbs
    • 36g Sugar
    • 0g Fiber
    • 6g Protein

    The caramel and hot fudge sundaes are arguably the most popular sundae options at DQ, and with good reason. The rich and decadent hot fudge or sticky caramel drizzle is enough to make even a small serving feel super indulgent! They both come out to 300 calories for a small size.

    9. Mini Choco Dipped Strawberry Blizzard

    An upside down dairy queen Mini Choco Dipped Strawberry Blizzard.

    Nutritional Info for a mini serving:

    • 310 Calories
    • 11g Fat
    • 46g Carbs
    • 39g Sugar
    • 1g Fiber
    • 7g Protein

    The choco-dipped strawberry blizzard is a limited-time offering, but it became an instant hit because of how good it is. I mean, what could beat strawberry slices and chocolate chunks swirled in a cold vanilla blizzard? Even better, it's currently the lowest calorie blizzard on their menu, with just 310 calories for a mini.

    10. Mini Oreo Cookie Blizzard

    An upside down dairy queen Mini Oreo Cookie Blizzard.

    Nutritional Info for a mini serving:

    • 330 Calories
    • 12g Fat
    • 48g Carbs
    • 39g Sugar
    • 0g Fiber
    • 7g Protein

    The lowest calorie blizzard on Dairy Queen's candy classics menu is the Oreo cookie blizzard. It's the ultimate cookies & cream lover's dream, with a blend of crunchy Oreo pieces in thick vanilla soft serve, and you can get a mini serving for only 330 calories.

    11. Mini Butterfinger Blizzard

    An upside down dairy queen Mini Butterfinger Blizzard.

    Nutritional Info for a mini serving:

    • 350 Calories
    • 12g Fat
    • 52g Carbs
    • 41g Sugar
    • 1g Fiber
    • 9g Protein

    The crispy, chocolatey, stick-to-your-teeth Butterfingers are the perfect candy to swirl into a vanilla blizzard. This peanut butter and chocolate-flavored classic comes out to 350 calories for a mini blizzard.

    12. Mini Snickers Blizzard

    An upside down dairy queen Mini Snickers Blizzard.

    Nutritional Info for a mini serving:

    • 350 Calories
    • 12g Fat
    • 53g Carbs
    • 45g Sugar
    • 0g Fiber
    • 8g Protein

    Though the Snickers blizzard was discontinued for a while, Dairy Queen eventually brought it back for all their die-hard Snickers fans. The blizzard comes with chunks of Snickers bars and a chocolate topping swirled in, for a total of 350 calories.

    13. Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Blizzard

    An upside down dairy queen Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Blizzard.

    Nutritional Info for a mini serving:

    • 360 Calories
    • 14g Fat
    • 50g Carbs
    • 43g Sugar
    • 1g Fiber
    • 9g Protein

    If you're a fan of Reese's peanut butter cups, you'll be glad to know you can get a mini Reese's blizzard for only 360 calories. The nutty chocolate blitzed into a vanilla soft serve is an incredible combo. If you can't get enough of peanut buttery ice cream, you can also try a small peanut butter sundae, which has 380 calories.

    14. Mini Heath Blizzard

    An upside down dairy queen Mini Heath Blizzard.

    Nutritional Info for a mini serving:

    • 370 Calories
    • 15g Fat
    • 35g Carbs
    • 46g Sugar
    • 0g Fiber
    • 8g Protein

    An underrated classic, the Heath blizzard has just 370 calories per mini serving. It comes packed with bits of the chocolate-coated toffee almond candy and is blended with chocolate cold fudge for a doubly chocolatey treat.

    15. Mini M&M's Chocolate Candy Blizzard

    An upside down dairy queen Mini M&M's Chocolate Candy Blizzard.

    Nutritional Info for a mini serving:

    • 370 Calories
    • 12g Fat
    • 58g Carbs
    • 50g Sugar
    • 1g Fiber
    • 8g Protein

    Rounding out this list of the best low calorie desserts at Dairy Queen is their mini M&M's blizzard at 370 calories. What makes this candy blizzard special is the addition of DQ's chocolatey topping for extra goodness.

    Best Low Calorie Food Items at Dairy Queen

    1. Pancakes

    Nutritional Info for a serving:

    • 260 Calories
    • 5g Fat
    • 46g Carbs
    • 8g Sugar
    • 3g Fiber
    • 7g Protein

    Satisfy your sweet breakfast cravings with a stack of three fluffy buttermilk pancakes at 260 calories. Make sure to get light on the butter and syrup to keep the meal under 400 calories.

    2. Hot Dog

    A hot dog in a bun.

    Nutritional Info for a serving:

    • 330 Calories
    • 19g Fat
    • 25g Carbs
    • 3g Sugar
    • 1g Fiber
    • 12g Protein

    A simple and fuss-free staple, the DQ hot dog is a classic beef hot dog on a wheat flour hot dog bun. The plain hot dog comes out to just 330 calories.

    3. Hamburger

    A hamburger with ketchup and pickles.

    Nutritional Info for a serving:

    • 350 Calories
    • 14g Fat
    • 35g Carbs
    • 7g Sugar
    • 1g Fiber
    • 20g Protein

    Dairy Queen might seem like an unlikely joint to get a hamburger, but they have quite a few solid burger options you might want to check out. This beef hamburger is served with pickles, ketchup, and mustard on a toasted bun and has a total of 350 calories.

    4. Cheese Dog or Chili Dog

    A hot dog with chili on top.

    Nutritional Info for a cheese dog:

    • 390 Calories
    • 24g Fat
    • 27g Carbs
    • 3g Sugar
    • 1g Fiber
    • 16g Protein

    Top your plain hot dog bun with shredded melty cheese or tangy and spicy chili for the full comfort food experience. Either option rounds out at 390 calories total.

    5. Original Cheeseburger

    A cheeseburger with ketchup and pickles.

    Nutritional Info for a serving:

    • 400 Calories
    • 18g Fat
    • 36g Carbs
    • 8g Sugar
    • 1g Fiber
    • 22g Protein

    The original cheeseburger at DQ has all the staples - a beef patty stacked with American cheese, pickles, ketchup, and mustard on a toasted bun. It goes for 400 calories per sandwich.

    6. Biscuit Sandwich with Sausage

    Nutritional Info for a serving:

    • 410 Calories
    • 25g Fat
    • 18g Carbs
    • 1g Sugar
    • 1g Fiber
    • 13g Protein

    A savory breakfast option with just 410 calories, the biscuit sandwich with sausage features a meaty sausage patty in a flaky biscuit bun. You can also get the biscuit sandwich with bacon instead for 10 calories more.

    7. Chili Cheese Dog

    Nutritional Info for a serving:

    • 420 Calories
    • 26g Fat
    • 28g Carbs
    • 4g Sugar
    • 1g Fiber
    • 18g Protein

    The perfect combination of juicy beef hot dog, savory chili, and gooey cheese on a soft hot dog bun, the chili cheese dog is one of the most popular food items on Dairy Queen's menu. You can get it at 420 calories per serving.

    8. Chicken Biscuit

    Nutritional Info for a serving:

    • 430 Calories
    • 22g Fat
    • 32g Carbs
    • 1g Sugar
    • 7g Fiber
    • 18g Protein

    For a higher protein option at breakfast, opt for their chicken biscuit. It's got crispy chicken strips sandwiched in flaky biscuits and comes out to 430 calories. Make sure to order it without gravy, as it can bring the whole sandwich up to 500 calories.

    9. 3 pc. Chicken Strips

    Three chicken tenders with french fries, ranch, and bread.

    Nutritional Info for a serving:

    • 430 Calories
    • 20g Fat
    • 41g Carbs
    • 2g Sugar
    • 2g Fiber
    • 19g Protein

    A 3-piece serving of their breaded all-tenderloin chicken strips makes a light lunch with 430 calories total. I recommend adding a side salad with no dressing to your order for just 20 calories to bring a bit of extra fiber and nutrition to the meal.

    10. Double Hamburger

    Nutritional Info for a serving:

    • 460 Calories
    • 25g Fat
    • 36g Carbs
    • 7g Sugar
    • 1g Fiber
    • 24g Protein

    If you're looking for something with a bit more protein that's still low calorie, the double hamburger has just 460 calories total and 28 grams of protein. It stacks two beef patties on a warmed bun with pickles, ketchup, and mustard. If you can't find it on your Dairy Queen's menu, you can order the double cheeseburger without cheese to get basically the same thing.

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    Hey there! I'm Joe Duff - The Diet Chef, and I've been creating low carb keto recipes for over 15 years. Initally, I started making these recipes to help myself lose weight - I lost over 75 pounds doing so - but now I make recipes for the entire low carb keto community!
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