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Dairy Queen • Diabetic Friendly Guide • Updated June 2026

Diabetic-Friendly Options at Dairy Queen

Quick Answer: Dairy Queen has 16 diabetic options. The lowest-sugar option at Dairy Queen is the Chicken Strips (3 pc) with 2g sugar (430 cal). Top pick overall: the Side Salad (20 cal, 1g protein, Nom Score B).

16Diabetic Options
69Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated

Top Diabetic Picks at Dairy Queen

1
B
Side Salad
Cal
20
Prot
1g
Sod
10
Sug
3g
2
B
Chicken Strips (3 pc)
Cal
430
Prot
19g
Sod
950
Sug
2g
3
C
Hamburger
Cal
340
Prot
19g
Sod
830
Sug
7g
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Side SaladNom’s Top Pick
Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on protein. · Soft serve ice cream, char-grilled burgers
B
20
1g
4g
10mg
2
Chicken Strips (3 pc)
Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Soft serve ice cream, char-grilled burgers
B
430
19g
41g
950mg
3
Hamburger
Great portion. Watch the sodium. · Char-grilled beef patties
C
340
19g
36g
830mg
4
Hamburger - Double
Great protein. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Char-grilled beef patties
C
500
32g
37g
950mg
5
Original Cheeseburger
Great portion. Watch the sodium. · Char-grilled beef patties
C
390
21g
37g
1080mg
6
FlameThrower Burger - Double
Great sugar. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber. · Char-grilled beef patties
C
750
42g
38g
1340mg
7
Crispy Chicken Strips Salad Bowl
Whole food salad. Deep fried. Processed meat. Watch the sodium. · Soft serve ice cream, char-grilled burgers
C
430
24g
35g
1030mg
8
Original Cheeseburger - Double
Great protein. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber. · Char-grilled beef patties
C
600
36g
39g
1450mg
9
Cheese Deluxe Burger - Double
Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber. · Char-grilled beef patties
C
650
37g
40g
1430mg
10
Bacon Cheese Deluxe Burger - Double
Great protein. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber. · Char-grilled beef patties
C
750
45g
40g
1800mg
See all 16 diabetic options at Dairy Queen
The Nom Score read

Dairy Queen’s 16 diabetic options are led by the Side Salad: Nom Score B (78/100), 20 calories, 1g protein, and 10mg sodium. The Bacon Cheese Deluxe Burger - Double carries the most protein at 45g. Most come from the Burgers menu (7 of 10). Sugar runs 2–9g across the picks. Figures are computed from Dairy Queen’s published nutrition data (June 2026).

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What to Avoid

These items at Dairy Queen don’t meet diabetic criteria:

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Vanilla Shake (Small)
dessert/bakery item — 65g sugar (max 10)
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Chocolate Shake (Small)
dessert/bakery item — 67g sugar (max 10)
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Strawberry Shake (Small)
dessert/bakery item — 59g sugar (max 10)
!
Hot Fudge Shake (Small)
dessert/bakery item — 61g sugar (max 10)
!
Caramel Shake (Small)
dessert/bakery item — 65g sugar (max 10)
Order smarter

Pro Tips: How to Order Diabetic at Dairy Queen

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Choose items with fiber to slow glucose absorption
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Skip sugary sauces and dressings
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Pair carbs with protein to minimize blood sugar spikes
FAQ

Common questions about diabetic at Dairy Queen

Is Dairy Queen good for diabetic diets?

Yes — Dairy Queen has 16 diabetic options, topped by the Side Salad (Nom Score B).

What’s the best diabetic option at Dairy Queen?

The Side Salad is the best choice with 20 calories, 1g protein, and a Nom Score of B.

What is the lowest-sugar item at Dairy Queen?

The lowest-sugar option at Dairy Queen is the Chicken Strips (3 pc) with 2g sugar (430 cal).

How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance. Data comes from Dairy Queen’s published nutrition information.
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Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Dairy Queen’s official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →

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