Dairy Queen

Hot Fudge Shake (Small)

Low on nutrients. Great sodium. Watch the sat fat & sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

Vegetarian

550

Calories

13g

Protein

75g

Carbs

240mg

Sodium

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Almost a full meal

Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry

How many are you thinking?

1 × 550 cal = 550 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

10%

Sodium240mg

85%

Sat Fat17g

122%

Sugar61g

Rich in sat fat and sugar. An occasional treat, maybe.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

550

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

22g28%

Saturated Fat

17g85%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

45mg15%

Sodium

240mg10%

Total Carbohydrates

75g27%

Dietary Fiber

0g0%

Total Sugars

61g

Protein

13g26%

* 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 Breakdown

NomScore

Score capped — low nutritional value

Nutrients to watch

Sodium

43.6 mg/100cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

3.1 g/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 1

Sugar

11.1 g/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

550 cal

← Best

goodTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

0.0 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

2.4 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 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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Frequently asked questions

Is the Dairy Queen Small Hot Fudge Shake healthy?

The Dairy Queen Small Hot Fudge Shake earns a Nom Score of D (45/100). Low on nutrients. Great sodium. Watch the sat fat & sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the Dairy Queen Small Hot Fudge Shake?

The Dairy Queen Small Hot Fudge Shake has 550 calories, with 13g protein, 75g carbs, 61g sugar, and 240mg sodium.

Is the Dairy Queen Small Hot Fudge Shake vegetarian or vegan?

The Dairy Queen Small Hot Fudge Shake is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at Dairy Queen.

What is the Nom Score of the Dairy Queen Small Hot Fudge Shake?

It scores D — below average. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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