Dairy QueenDairy QueenCheese Curds (Regular)
The Dairy Queen Regular Cheese Curds has 500 calories, with 24g protein, 26g carbs, 1g sugar, and 990mg sodium.
Great sugar. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.
Vegetarian
500
Calories
24g
Protein
26g
Carbs
990mg
Sodium
Portion check
How much is this, really?
Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15
1 × 500 cal = 500 cal
Here's what this means for your daily nutrition
43%
95%
2%
Higher in saturated fat. Keep that in mind for the rest of the day.
By the numbers
Nutrition & Nom Score
Nutrition Facts
Calories
500
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
34g44%
Saturated Fat
19g95%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
85mg28%
Sodium
990mg43%
Total Carbohydrates
26g9%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
24g48%
* 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 BreakdownC
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
198.0 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
3.8 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.2 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
500 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
4.8 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).
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